A Pair of Second World War German Kriegsmarine 7X50 Binoculars by Carl Zeiss, Jena, the tubes...

Slight spotting internally to optics. Some scratching to painted finish on tubes. Rubber parts slightly perished. Lens cover detached. One retaining strap to handle on case lid broken. Very slight spotting to the interior of of the left eyepiece lens. otherwise the optics are bright, sharp and in overall good condition. Slight cracking and overall deterioration to rubber around lenses. Slight scratching and chipping to the black enamel on frame, particularly on vulnerable edges. Note that the leather carrying case is associated.

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