Carl Zeiss World War 2 Binoculars, circa 1940
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Carl Zeiss World War 2 Binoculars, circa 1940
About the Item
- Creator:Carl Zeiss (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 67 in (170.18 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 34 in (86.36 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Wear consistent with age and wartime use. Optics work great.
- Seller Location:Aspen, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: B31stDibs: f153521510053181583fs
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