Description
You are bidding on an AMAZING and VERY RARE set of WW2 German Kriegsmarine 7×50 Commander Binoculars! The German Army and Navy used a wide variety of optical equipment, including a 6×30 (6 power magnification with 30mm objective lens), 7×50, 8×30, 10×50 and others, being the standard issued optics used by all branches of service. Though this type was the standard, specialized personnel required stinger optics, and were issues to personnel on a limited basis. This specific binocular was used by U-Boat crews, ships, and coastal artillery.
Made by Carl Zeiss of a large tooled alloy and aluminum construction, these 7 x 50H power binoculars are in SUPERB used condition! The lens bodies retain all of their original, rough textured covering, with NO cracks or damage! The aluminum end piece fittings are 100% intact, but appear to have been re-painted at one time. The focus adjustment still functions perfectly on both eye pieces and the optics are still AMAZINGLY clear with NO spotting! Sadly, the optical alignment is a off, slightly, but that can be rectified by the winning bidder. The right side body is well marked with the impressed KM Adler markings; an “N” – indicating North Sea use; and the serial number “1790”. The info is hard to read, as someone has painted over most of the original markings. In addition, the Adler appears to have been gone over by someone post-war to have it stand out (most likely it was sanded to remove the markings, and then someone tried to re-engrave it) . Left side is marked with a “T” (indicating the optics are coated), along with 7×50 H (H, meaning Helligkeit – high light transmission); and “Carl Zeiss Jena”. As mentioned most stamps are legible, but have been painted over. Some slight paint chips on the edges. The leather rain shield is ORIGINAL to this set, as is the neck strap. A VERY RARE example, with NO cracks, breaks, or damage! A PERFECT addition to any collection or display! Please email me if you need additional photos or information. ——————- PAYMENT —————– Payment should be made within 7 business days at the end of the auction unless buyer contacts me for other arrangements. I accept all forms of payment. ——————- SHIPPING —————– My goal is to ship within 7 days from auction end. However, depending on circumstances, it may take up to an additional 1 week from receipt of confirmed payment. If you need it shipped sooner, please let me know and I will do our best to accommodate. ————— TERMS OF SALE ————– Most of my items are vintage, and as such are AS-IS, so you must therefore expect a degree of wear due to age and/or usage. I will describe each auction to the best of my knowledge and take as many photos necessary to ensure you are pleased upon receiving your item. All sales are final, so please make sure your questions are answered to your satisfaction before you purchase. ——————– ABOUT ME —————– Although my passion is the Me109, I do offer many other German Aircraft (Fw190, Me262, etc.), as well as USAF and Japanese items. Occasionally I do offer many non-vintage items such as prints and art relating to the time period. As a private collector myself, I am constantly on the lookout for historical memorabilia, authentic photographs, artwork or anything unique relating to military aircraft. ——————- COPYRIGHT —————– All pictures and descriptions used in my auctions under COPYRIGHT and I forbid the use of these photos and information in any manner such as paper or electronic (internet) publications or otherwise. Use is solely based on my authorization only. |
