{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-carl-zeiss-blc-10x50-dienstglas-binoculars-by-carl-zeiss-with-leather-case-dated-1944","title":"Original German WWII Carl Zeiss (blc) 10x50 Dienstglas Binoculars by Carl Zeiss with Leather Case Dated 1944","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The 10 x 50 Dienstglas was one of the most used German issued binoculars of WWII. These are fully functional with clear optics and made by one of the very best makers at the time (still in business today!). They are nicely marked as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDienstglas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10x50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2234871\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblc +\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker code is for the famous\u003cstrong\u003e Carl Zeiss, Militärabteilung Jena\u003c\/strong\u003e and comes complete with original black leather carry strap with the eye cover at the end, though it is only retained on one side. Both diopter adjustments operate smoothly and there are no chips or dings on the eye cups. The optics are in excellent condition and clear. Original leather neck strap is included, and is in great shape, still soft with most of the finish remaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included is the excellent black leather carry case with working spring loaded closure strap. The spring closure piece is stamped \u003cstrong\u003efrn42 \u003c\/strong\u003efor Rudolf Lang, Brandenburg an der Havel, Koppehlstrasse 5-7, a maker of springs and metalwear. The shoulder strap for the case is sadly missing.The case is dated, maker marked, and Waffenamt proofed on the lip of the lower portion: \u003cstrong\u003ehte 1944 WaA325\u003c\/strong\u003e, though we are not certain on the inspector number. The code \u003cstrong\u003ehte \u003c\/strong\u003eis for Carl Borg of Rathenow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is overall an excellent example of the classic eye piece for German infantry officers during WW2! Comes ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44894746738757,"sku":"ONJR25MHG076","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/8E31842A-B3A8-4DBE-A087-0A4E9258FAE6.jpg?v=1776719426","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-carl-zeiss-blc-10x50-dienstglas-binoculars-by-carl-zeiss-with-leather-case-dated-1944","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}