6 x 30 ss dienstglas ...

[Sturmmann]

Would like to hear some opinions about that thing, I believe the binocular is OK and original but the case? Never seen such a huge skull marking on binocular case before. Binocular lenses are without scales and probably replaced.

[Sturmmann]

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[Stossgruppe3]

I have an entrenching tool cover with an embossed skull on it. I have always been lead to believe these markings have a are a Tokenkopf connection but I have never seen one like this. Unless there are variants.
Also I have never seen these marks on metal either
Regards
David

[Totenhead]

They sometimes appear on the stocks of SS K98 rifles, there has been one posted recently

[Bob Carter]

There is a thread on these binocular markings in the optics thread , that skull stamped in the leather doesn't conform with known leather stampings

[Arran]

There is a thread on these binocular markings in the optics thread , that skull stamped in the leather doesn't conform with known leather stampings

I'm afraid I have to disagree- this exact style of skull mark can be found on various pre-war leather items like holsters, map cases etc., and have turned up on veteran acquired pieces. The exact significance is unknown, but it was certainly an SS marking...

[Honor]

same original below

[Honor]

Ground-found items

[Honor]

Tk

[Honor]

TK marking on leather (ground-found)

[cossack1648]

For comparison. TK on Luger holster and on my bino case.

Jack

[Dr. Strangelove]

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I like it. I don't like the fact all the screws are buggered, but it all conforms to known originals.

[cossack1648]

Binos could be restored/repainted. Wrapping from the tubes is gone and they appear to be repainted. Possibly they were disassembled to do it, that's why screws are marked and not screwed in fully. Just an observation. Mine in 101k serial range have aluminium covers. These have brass.

Jack