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What kind of binoculars does the military use?
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Currently, the military uses an M22 binocular as their primary field binocular with 7X magnification. In the past, the military used a range of hand-held binoculars and tripod-mounted binoculars for their scouting needs. Shop a collection of vintage, authentic military binoculars on 1stDibs.
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20th Century English Polished Observation Binoculars By Ross, c.1940
By Ross
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare set of 10 x 70 binoculars manufactured during WWII by Ross. They have been expertly cleaned
Category
20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Chrome
WWII Carl Zeiss Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Telluride, CO
These WWII optics have been originally restored in a time-consuming process to reveal a crystal
Category
Vintage 1930s German Late Victorian Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
WWII Kriegsmarine Binoculars 1940 -1945
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Fully polished German Kriegsmarine binoculars that were used on German warships during the Second
Category
Vintage 1940s German Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
WWII Nikko Destroyer Ship Binoculars
By Nikon
Located in Telluride, CO
Nikon marine binoculars mounted on a wooden period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display
Category
Vintage 1940s Japanese Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
WWII Carl Zeiss Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Telluride, CO
This is an exceptional 20th century WWII German 12x60 Kriegsmarine binocular, presented on an
Category
Vintage 1940s German Other Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum
WWII Nikon Binoculars on Carl Zeiss Silver Polished tripod
By Nikon
Located in Telluride, CO
One pair of WWII Naval Binoculars with a magnification of 20 x 120. Mounted on a period tripod
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Other Aviation Objects
Materials
Aluminum