Original U.S. WWII M8 6x30 Binoculars by Bausch & Lomb with M17 Leather Case - Serial 16656 Category_Fusee Spring & Cover and succeeding Frederick Abberline

and succeeding Frederick Abberline

including the fore grip

they formed part of the engineering branch

Condition of the helmet is really fantastic

Over the chamber it is clearly marked (CROWN) / ERFURT / 1890

Original U.S. WWII M8 6x30 Binoculars by Bausch & Lomb with M17 Leather Case - Serial 16656 Category_Fusee Spring & Cover and succeeding Frederick AbberlineOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M3, M6, M13 and M13A1 binoculars were issued to all branches of the U. S. military during WW2. The M3 was the first model, which was acceptable, but was superseded by the M8, M13 and M13A1, which resolved issues with the M3, particularly with regard to water proofing. The later models also introduced coated optics to reduce glare. A total of 43,378 were made at an original price of $72 ea., however the majority