Description
You are bidding on a VERY NICE example of a WW1 German Fernglas 08 Field Binocular set, complete with the original Leather Carrying Case! These were brought back by US veteran at the end of the war.
The Fernglas 08 was the standard-issue binocular pattern used by the Imperial German Army during the First World War. These optics were widely issued to officers, artillery observers, and reconnaissance personnel for battlefield observation, range estimation, and command coordination. The “08” pattern remained the primary German binocular design throughout the war and represents one of the most recognizable Imperial-era optical instruments.
Made by Carl Zeiss, Jena, of a large tooled alloy and aluminum construction, these Fernglas 08 Field Binoculars are in NICE used condition. The optics are CLEAR and well preserved, with images remaining properly ALIGNED. The focus mechanism operates smoothly. Some paint loss, as you can see in the photos, and t he central hinge is very stiff (will need to be lubricated)…however it still retains the original leather strap (possibly field-made). The original leather case is present, however it is an M1903 Model, for the earlier Doppelfernrohr. It is intact, showing honest age wear consistent with wartime use, but remaining SOLID and complete. A genuine and attractive WW1 Imperial German optical set, suitable for display or as a representative example of First World War field equipment. A PERFECT addition to any collection or display.
