{"product_id":"original-magnificent-u-s-pre-wwi-named-officers-field-glasses-by-t-gall-co-with-attached-compass-leather-case","title":"Original Magnificent U.S. Pre-WWI Named Officers Field Glasses by T. Gall \u0026 Co. with Attached Compass \u0026 Leather Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: One of a Kind Set: Here we have a magnificent pair of Pre-WWI Era officer's private purchase brass field glasses, complete with their original carry case and some wonderful provenance. The field glasses have a leather covered body, as well as leather covered adjustable sun shields. There is even a compass mounted to the adjustment wheel between the eyepieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are marked with the makers name and address on both eye pieces:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ. GALL \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew York\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe binoculars are fully functional, with the center adjustment extending both eyepieces to adjust the focus as well. We did not notice any mechanical deficiencies, and both sides are still quite clear, with just a bit of haze on the lenses. Fully collapsed they measure 6 1\/4\"H x 5\"W x 2 1\/2\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe field glasses are contained in their original blue fabric lined soft leather carry case, which has an intact shoulder strap. The interior of the case is named on the inside of the lid to \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapt. G. T. Langhorne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e in somewhat faded green pen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included in the case is a regimental \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas 1909\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e menu for \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTroop \"K\" 11th U.S. Cavalry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, stationed at \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFort Oglethorpe, Dodge, Ga.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. The rear of the menu lists the entire compliment of officers and men of the unit. showing \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptain George T. Langhorne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e as the commanding officer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1891, Captain Langhorne fought in the Philippines during the Moro insurrection, and was subsequently served in Pershing's punitive expedition against Pancho Villa in 1919 as a full colonel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great set of field glasses with a lovely history. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39537081450565,"sku":"ON12587","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON12587__05.jpg?v=1631896413","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-magnificent-u-s-pre-wwi-named-officers-field-glasses-by-t-gall-co-with-attached-compass-leather-case","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}