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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.
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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On Exhibit
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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