The binoculars also bears the inscription: '7x50' and the unique number '53610'. The binoculars have probably been produced around 1943/1944. The binoculars are in good condition, the optics are clear. The binoculars are complete with leather carrying strap. Rare and hard to find original Kriegsmarine U-boat Binoculars! German 8x60 U-Boat Kommendantenglas. An excellent pair of the elusive and highly collectable Zeiss Kriegsmarine binoculars. These were issued exclusively for the use on U-Boats to the Commanders. The right shoulder plate shows the magnification, maker’s code (blc) and the serial number 49760, making these from a lot of 1350 produced in mid 1943.
WWII GERMAN U-BOAT BINOCULARS -
This is a set of binoculars used by Kriegsmarine personnel assigned to U-boat duty. Each lense is covered with a rubber boot. The eyepieces are also covered with the same type of material. True to German quality the optics tend to be perfectly clear. A black leather strap was issued with the binoculars.
The binoculars come in a black leather case. Of heavy duty construction with thick walls. The lid is hinged at one end. The opposite end has an Aluminum hook with a leather strap. Two rivets are placed one on top of the other. A Kriegsmarine eagle with the leather 'M' is top center of the lid. It is flanked by a rivet to each side.
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U-Boat Binoculars 7 x 50 & 8 x 60 - read more in the article “U-Boat binoculars” |
7 x 50 blc
The binocular produced in ca 1943 by Carl Zeiss Jena. It is the second model of 7 x 50.
The body is finished with textured green paint.
The glasses are coated.
The Benutzer cup is without chips.
Production No 40180 | 7 x 50 blc
The binocular produced in ca 1943, by Carl Zeiss Jena.
The body is finished with textured green paint.
The glasses are coated.
The Benutzer cup is without chips.
Production No 48765 | 7 x 50 blc
The binocular produced ca 1943 by Carl Zeiss Jena. It is the second model of 7 x 50. The body is finished with smooth green paint.
The glasses are coated. The objectives and eyepieces are in perfect condition; any scratches.
The Benutzer cup is without chips and it is withengraved the word ‘Kommandeur’ (it is not proved that it was engraved by a U-Boat Commander).
Production No 56718 | 7 x 50 blc
The binocular produced in ca 1943 by Carl Zeiss Jena.
The body is finished with smooth green paint.
The glasses are coated.
The Benutzer cup is without chips.
Production No 63300 | 7 x 50 blc
The binocular produced in June 1942 by Carl Zeiss Jena. It is the second model of 7 x 50. The body is finished with textured green paint.
The glasses are coated. The objectives and eyepieces are in perfect condition; any scratches.
The Benutzer cup is without chips.
Production No 2241074 | 8 x 60 blc
The binocular produced ca 1943-1945 by Carl Zeiss Jena.
The body is finished with textured green paint.
The glasses are coated.
A vertical line reticule is fitted in the right hand ocular.
The Benutzer cup is without chips.
Production No 48937 | 8 x 60 blc
The binocular produced in 1943 by Carl Zeiss Jena.
The body is finished with textured green paint.
The glasses are coated.
The binocular case is not original as that there never was produced a leather case for 7 x 50 and 8 x 60 fat model U-boat glasses.
The Benutzer cup is without chips.
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