WW II VICHY FRENCH Army Air Force 12×60 – JUMELLE FLAK BINOCULAR – VERY RARE!

The 60-degree 12×60 Rangefinder Spotting Binocular was manufactured by Carl Zeiss. It was frequently employed as an optical finder or director for long-baseline rangefinders that were used by German air defence to find the altitude of allied bombers to either direct anti-aircraft artillery (AAA) or help guide fighter interceptors. 

The French “Jumelle” version of the 12×60 was made by Carl Zeiss for the Vichy government of Marshal Pétain that controlled a German-occupied portion of France from 1940 to 1944.

Only 1500 of these units were manufactured for the Vichy French Government, compared to 20000+ of the standard model for the German Government, making it EXTREMELY RARE!

 Made of a large tooled alloy and aluminum construction, these 12 x 60 power rangefinder/ targeting binoculars are in EXCELLENT used condition!  Dating around 1944, they retain approx. 95% of their original Dunkelgelb camouflage paint and finish; the eye sockets are intact; and the focus rotates smoothly!  Optics are SUPERB, and VERY CLEAR with MINIMAL SPOTTING!  The data plate is FULLY intact, indicating:

JUMELLE 

12×60

The rubber head pads are 100% COMPLETE and still VERY SOFT!   Filter knobs rotates correctly, as does the optical focus.  The Sunshield is also original to this set and functions perfectly.  Also included is the original Rain shield to protect the oculars.  A PERFECT example for any collection or display!