WWII "Donkey Ear" Trench Binoculars 1943

1920 - 1940

Sold by Michael Johnson Antiques

Description

Here we have an exceptional pair of World War 2 “Donkey ear” or “Rabbit ear” trench binoculars/Telescope. Designed for trench enemy observation in cover and safety without having to expose a soldier’s head to enemy fire. Made from heavy duty solid brass with all manners of twisting knobs for ultimate vision precision. Numbered and dated to 1943. The main telescope sits on a heavy-duty wooden stand. A suburb piece of military memorabilia with fascinating history and great interior presence. The brass binoculars can be housed inside its original box

Materials;

Brass and wood

Age;

1943

Size;

Height: 55cm

Width: 25cm

Standing full Length: 150cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

150cm (59.06")

Width

25cm (9.84")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this piece to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA901316

Dealers Notes

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Description

Here we have an exceptional pair of World War 2 “Donkey ear” or “Rabbit ear” trench binoculars/Telescope.

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Designed for trench enemy observation in cover and safety without having to expose a soldier’s head to enemy fire.

Michael Johnson Antiques

Made from heavy duty solid brass with all manners of twisting knobs for ultimate vision precision. Numbered and dated to 1943. The main telescope sits on a heavy-duty wooden stand. A suburb piece of military memorabilia with fascinating history and great interior presence. The brass binoculars can be housed inside its original box

Materials;

Brass and wood

Age;

1943

Size;

Height: 55cm

Width: 25cm

Standing full Length: 150cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

150cm (59.06")

Width