{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-7x50-dienstglas-binoculars-by-ernst-leitz-beh-with-1942-dated-case-by-walter-winkler-of-schonwalderstrasse","title":"Original German WWII 7x50 Dienstglas Binoculars by Ernst Leitz (beh) with 1942 Dated Case by Walter Winkler of Schönwalderstrasse","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good original German WWII \u003cb\u003e7x50 Dienstglas binocular set\u003c\/b\u003e manufactured by \u003cb\u003eErnst Leitz GmbH of Wetzlar\u003c\/b\u003e, identified by the wartime maker code \u003cb\u003ebeh\u003c\/b\u003e, and accompanied by an original 1942-dated black leather carrying case. The binoculars retain strong optics and remain fully functional, while the exterior shows considerable honest field wear. The leather neck strap and eyepiece cover are now absent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optics are nearly 100% clear, everything functions, but the neck strap and eyecup cover are missing. The paint is very worn in areas showing the bronze underneath, but are in otherwise great condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hard shell black leather case with heavy white stitching is excellent though the lid is a little deformed and the securing strap is no longer tight when closed from sagging of the lid and knob. The leather carry strap is in one piece with little finish present and rather delicate in spits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is marked \u003cb\u003eksd 1942 WaA14\u003c\/b\u003e on the top of the case under the lid, which identifies the maker as \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWalter Winkler of Schönwalderstrasse 101 in Berlin-Spandau\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, a maker of leather wares and military accoutrements. The spring-loaded catch mechanism is maker marked and dated \u003cb\u003efrn 41 \u003c\/b\u003efor \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRudolf Lang, Brandenburg an der Havel, Koppehlstrasse 5-7\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, a maker of springs and metalwear. The shoulder strap for the case is sadly missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is particularly noteworthy for the combination of its \u003cb\u003eErnst Leitz beh marking, KF cold-weather designation, functional 7x50 optics, 1942 ksd \/ WaA14 case, and separately dated frn 41 closure hardware\u003c\/b\u003e. The mismatched production dates across the binoculars and case components are entirely plausible for wartime-issued equipment assembled from parts and accessories manufactured at different times.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45947381055557,"sku":"ONAC25SD1052","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/a707dd48-956c-4c71-a34e-cda8ee068a94.jpg?v=1791391571","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-7x50-dienstglas-binoculars-by-ernst-leitz-beh-with-1942-dated-case-by-walter-winkler-of-schonwalderstrasse","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}