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Vintage German D.F. 10x80 Luftwaffe Binoculars On Stand 20th Century

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Vintage German pair of World War Two D.F. 10x80 Luftwaffe binoculars on stand with manufactured code of DKL made by Joseph Schneider & Co, Kreuznach, Germany, circa 1939 in date. D.F. stands for Doppelfernrohr, which is German for "double telescope." The polished steel rangefinder flak binoculars were used to locate enemy aircraft and direct accurate anti-aircraft flak fire artillery at them and they were also used on U-boats and fortifications. Made in polished steel and aluminium, with ribbed adjustable lens housings and a horizontal adjusting knob, the right side stamped ‘D.F.10X80’, with maker's code DKL. Condition: In excellent original condition with the original lenses, please see photos for confirmation.   Dimensions in cm: Height 136 cm x Width 97 cm x Depth 97 cm  - Lowest Setting Height 202 cm x Width 97 cm x Depth 97 cm  - Highest Setting Dimensions in inches: Height 4 foot, 5 inches x Width 3 foot, 2 inches x Depth 3 foot, 2 inches - Lowest Setting Height 6 foot, 7 inches x Width 3 foot, 2 inches x Depth 3 foot, 2 inches - Highest Setting These 10x80 Flak binoculars were indeed mostly used for finding enemy aircraft, determine their location and direct anti-aircraft artillery their way. This was made easy thanks to their 45-degree angle. They can also be used horizontally, which proved useful on the battlefield. Our reference: A4224
  • Creator:
    Joseph Schneider (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 53.55 in (136 cm)Width: 38.19 in (97 cm)Depth: 38.19 in (97 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Aluminum,Steel,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1939
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A42241stDibs: LU950642822032

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