Original Imperial German WWI Fernglas 08 Binoculars by Carl Zeiss with Leather Case & Ersatz Neck Strap - Dated 1917 Russian Uniforms with a nice dark blued

with a nice dark blued color

Has one period repair

demolition

rushed production often resulted in markings being stamped very faintly

It now measures 39 3/4 inches in overall length

Original Imperial German WWI Fernglas 08 Binoculars by Carl Zeiss with Leather Case & Ersatz Neck Strap - Dated 1917 Russian Uniforms with a nice dark bluedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This 6x25 field glass is WWI manufactured and of superior quality to wartime examples. Small field glasses were highly preferred by German officers due to their convenience. This example still has clear optics and leather carry case. It is nicely marked as follows on the central adjustment: Fernglas 08 No. 36359 Dienst Glas CARL ZEISS JENA The left hinge is marked with the date VI 1917. Condition definitely shows