{"product_id":"original-german-early-wwii-hensoldt-wetzlar-10x50-dialyt-marine-naval-binoculars-and-case","title":"Original German Early WWII Hensoldt-Wetzlar 10x50 Dialyt Marine Naval Binoculars and Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Known by collectors as \"ice cream cone\" binoculars (due to the shape), these are classic 10x50 German military issue in WWII. Made by Hensoldt \u0026amp; Sohne Werke A-G in Wetzlar, Germany, this beautiful set of 10x50 binoculars is in the more desirable higher power and finished in classic black color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair is marked with maker\u003cstrong\u003e HENSOLDT WETZLAR\u003c\/strong\u003e on the eyepiece hinge, indicating that these were produced before 1941, when the company started using 3 letter code bmj. The serial number \u003cstrong\u003e31459\u003c\/strong\u003e is fairly low, as by 1943 the company was well into 6 digit numbers. On the opposing side of the hinge would be the series marking \u003cstrong\u003eDIALYT MARINE\u003c\/strong\u003e and the power is also marked with the numbers \u003cstrong\u003e10x50\u003c\/strong\u003e. The series marking is unfortunately chipped away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some oxidation on the aluminum fittings where the finish has lifted, which has also affected the area where markings are, making them hard to read. The central hinge is also somewhat oxidized, and is very stiff. The optics are still clear, and work well, with only one focus adjustment intermittently functional. The original neck strap is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included is a fine condition black leather case with a wood-lined top, where sun shields would have originally been stored. The spring-loaded catch mechanism is maker marked and dated very faintly but a 1942 date can be read. The shoulder strap for the case is missing. This is still a wonderful set complete with case offered in very nice condition.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41431048192069,"sku":"ONSV24TSA009","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24TSA009__01.jpg?v=1713537761","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-early-wwii-hensoldt-wetzlar-10x50-dialyt-marine-naval-binoculars-and-case","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}