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Ernst Leitz 7x50 Binoculars

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Ernst Leitz 7x50 Binoculars

Category

Military

Classification

CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Optical T&E - Binoculars

Object Origin
Manufacturer:

Ernst Leitz Wetzlar

Date Manufactured:

c. 1940

Place of Production:

Germany

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Black painted metal pair of 7x50 Leitz binoculars. The paint has chipped off of both barrels, revealing the silver metal underneath. Barrels are elongated and conical.

Materials:

metal

glass

Marks: Serial number Beh440673

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 3 in, Length: 9 in, Width: 6.5 in
    Weight: 2.4 lbs

Credit

Gift of Marian and Merlin Stoflet, 1995.4

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Ernst Leitz 7x50 Binoculars

About: Ernst Leitz 7x50 Binoculars

About: Ernst Leitz 7x50 Binoculars

These Leitz 7x50 binoculars were used by watch officers and lookouts as the submarine cruised on the surface. This pair was recovered by Lt. Albert David, the officer in command of the USS Pillsbury boarding party.

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