Original Imperial German WWI Fernglas 08 Binoculars in Ersatz Carrying Case U.S. Edged Weapons see Ian Skennerton's Small Arms

see Ian Skennerton's Small Arms Identification Series

the battalion regained its independence and became the Hawke's Bay Regiment

A true classic which is actually dated and is exceptionally rare

as it originated from railroad slang for “express freight

Original Imperial German WWI Fernglas 08 Binoculars in Ersatz Carrying Case U.S. Edged Weapons see Ian Skennerton's Small ArmsOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a nice pair of German Fernglas 08 binoculars, not maker marked but a solid set. They are marked with serial number Nr 94664 on the hinge tension nut along with Fernglas 08. These field glasses come complete with the Ersatz carrying case. The optics are in excellent totally clear condition with working focus adjustments on both sides. The paint on the binoculars themselves is retained but may have been touched