A RARE PAIR OF 10 x 80 KRIEGSMARINE BRIDGE BINOCULARS BY DUCATI, CIRCA 1940

the backplate with maker’s plate inscribed D.F. 10 x 80 m.schr.Einbl20° / -0.1 atü / mlr / 00006, adjustable eyepieces with headrest, main tubes with folding splash cuffs, the right with fixed sight with slotted stand mount under, complete with largely original finish; overall length -- 22½in. (57cm.)

Provenance: believed to have been recovered from Hamburg shortly after the war; this is the earliest serial number known for this maker and model to date

Condition Report

in fine original condition with some chipping to areas of paint, especially on the underside, but optically very fine; main tubes missing hinged lens caps

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