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**PERFECT OPTICS** Complete, WW2, Armoured, U-Boat Turret, 'U-Bootglas' 7x 50 Binoculars By Carl Zeiss, Jena (blc) With Correct Spring Attached Benutzer (User) Bakelite Lens Cover & Original Leather Neck Strap. Sn 20833 - 20833 In early 1943 the Nazi German Command, introduced the 'U-Bootglas' 7x 50, Armoured, U-Boat Turret, Binoculars ( see pages 377/8 of Military Binoculars & Telescopes By Seeger). These Binoculars are a fine original example. The Binocular's armoured body has its original correct light green finish and have lanyard bars fitted with a leather neck strap. The lenses are protected by heavy duty rubber shrouds in excellent condition. The right shoulder under the rubber shroud is crisply stamped by the lens manufacturer’s Nazi German Wartime code 'blc' which is Carl Zeiss, Jena, together with 7x50 (magnification) & Number '57091'. The binoculars are also fitted with correct original bakelite lens cover marked 'Benutzer' (German-User) and numbered ‘11944’. There are also 2 small cast inspection marks. The cover has its original rubber covered sprung retaining cord. These binoculars were originally issued without carry cases and in transportation crates of 10 for use by U-Boat crews. The optics of this instrument are perfect. The price for this sought after piece of U-Boat history includes UK delivery. Sn 20833
£1,895.00
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