Original Imperial German WWI Fernglas 08 Field Glasses Lot with Leather Cases - 2 Sets Barrels Manufactured by Mauser/Oberndorf as indicated

Manufactured by Mauser/Oberndorf as indicated by the byf code

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These personal touches added to the dignity of the pilgrimages and demonstrated the government’s commitment to the cemeteries

• Certificate of Recognition of Valiant Service at the Battle of Midway

in the Regular Army

Original Imperial German WWI Fernglas 08 Field Glasses Lot with Leather Cases - 2 Sets Barrels Manufactured by Mauser/Oberndorf as indicatedOriginal Items: Only One Lot of 2 Available. The First World War was the first major conflict where more gun laying was made by optical equipment such as binoculars and rangefinders than by unaided eye. These tools were essential for the accurate fire control of artillery pieces which were now shooting at ranges of up to 40,00060,000 yards (3755 km). With the advent of wide scale trench warfare binoculars became vital tools for infantry officers