Big Wartime Binoculars by J. Schneider, Germany

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Big Wartime Binoculars by J. Schneider, Germany

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Very large and unique observation viewer from the Second World War 25 x 105 by Jos. Schneider & Co., Optische Werke KG, Göttingen. Circa 1944. Completely in perfect condition. Standing on impressive adjustable tripod from the later period around 1960. This viewer was exceptional. The same specimen is set up in the Artillery Museum in London. The copy in the museum is the viewer that Churchill used to follow the invasion of France. This indicates that the quality is excellent. Size: 55 cm x 28 cm x H. 140 cm -190 cm Origin: Germany Period: circa 1944 Doppelfernrohr Flak glass 25x105 (45 °), created by "KQC" (code name in WWII) from "Jos Schneider & Co. Optische Werke KG" (commissioned by Oberkommando der Wehrmacht) in the factory in Göttingen, in about 1944, in an extreme limited number of copies. It was designed by Dr. AW Tronnier, chief designer of Schneider. The powerful housing (14 kg) and the impressive visual power in terms of sharpness, clarity and magnification, arose from the need of the Reich to offer binoculars with exceptional optical properties to the departments involved in anti-aircraft (Flak) and to surpass the much used Doppelfernrohr Flak 10x80 Another fundamental task for which this optic was intended was the observation of the runways and the behavior of flight stability, even at night, of the weapon that Nazi Germany regarded as a decisive turning point for the victory of the Second World War the "V1" and the brand new and deadly "V2" rockets. On the right there is the button with which we can adjust the interpupillary distance. On the left is also a place suitable for placing the filters. No filters present in this copy. It is therefore assumed that, in view of the fact that at the end of the war, most factories had been destroyed by Allied bombing, it was not possible to meet the requirements to supply all parts (eg filters). Today it is considered to be one of the best optics made during the 2nd World War. Excellent condition and exceptional view. Literature: Militärische Ferngläser und Fernrohre in Heer, Luftwaffe und Marine: military binoculars and telescopes in the army, air force and navy / Hans Seeger. Pages: 163 and 258. The J. Schneider - Göttingen company was founded in 1913 by Joseph Schneider (1855-1933). In 1877 the Schneider family moved to Springfield, Ohio (USA) where, after acquiring American citizenship, they built a brewery factory under the name "Schneider Brothers". After a few years the company merged with other local beer producers and Joseph Schneider started using the company and after the birth of his son Joseph August Schneider (1888-1950) he returned to Bad Kreuznach where he opened a wine wholesaler. and in 1895 he applied for and obtained Prussian citizenship. The family later moved to "Villa Schneider" located on the Stromberger Strasse. Joseph August Schneider studied in Frankfurt (physics and optics) and applied his first patent in 1910, summarizing in: "Einrichtung an einem Kinematographen mit stetig movemem Bild zum optischen Ausgleich der Bildwanderung mittels zweier gleichläufig und synchron movter polygonaler Trommeln". Father Joseph founded the "Optical Anstalt Jos. Schneider & Co" in Villa Schneider on January 18, 1913 to encourage the patents of the talented son. Already in 1914 3 of the first patents, which consist of the production of certain cinematographic lenses, saw the light, they were called "Symmar", "Componar" and "Isconar". In 1918 there were already 400 employees compared to 43 in 1914. During this period it was necessary to expand the factory to Hofgarten Strasse. The economic crisis of 1920 brought a strong fluctuation in sales figures. The goal of 100,000 was reached in 1925, just in time for Father Joseph's 70th birthday. Production was then slowly increased and between 1928 and 1932 a total production of 500,000 objects was achieved. Other new projectile lens systems enrich the production range and in the 1930s the first "Angulon" lens model 6.8 / 12 cm was born. In 1933, Joseph's father, who lived in the town of Bad Kreuznach, died at the age of 78. After the death of his father Joseph Schneider, Joseph August Schneider took over the company and son Hans Joseph Schneider (1926-1989) also entered the company. Following the rise of Hitler, optics for the military market were produced. In 1936 the lens production moved to the new factory in Göttingen. In 1938, the inauguration of the new building on the Ring Strasse had 450 employees. During the Second World War, the J. Schneider - Göttingen, under binding political obligations, was exclusively devoted to the production of only optics mil.

Dimensions:
Height: 70.87 in (180 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Length: 70.87 in (180 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Aluminum
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1944
Condition:
Seller Location:
Eindhoven, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1600216061572