Original WWII German OBSERVER’S SF.14z “RABBIT EAR” FIELD GLASSES. (Scherenfernrohr) WITH LEATHER CASE Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified

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Original WWII German OBSERVER’S SF.14z “RABBIT EAR” FIELD GLASSES. (Scherenfernrohr) WITH LEATHER CASE Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. The observers “rabbit ear”, field glasses were primarily utilized by artillery battery commanders and forward observer personnel. Large, heavy, tooled steel, brass, and aluminum construction field glasses. Both sheet metal eye sockets have diamond grooved focus adjustment dials which still function. Optics are still fairly clear with some minor spotting in the right lense. Bottom panel of right lenses well marked with impressed designation, “S.F.14.Z.G.”, indicating Scherenfernrohr 14 Ziel Gitter, (Stereo telescope 14 power magnification with aiming grid),, manufacturers code, “bmk”, indicating manufacture by Srb & Stys Fabrik praziser Messinstrumente Prag, “+” lubricant code, signifying vacuum grease lubricant 1442 which was effective to temperatures of -40 degrees Celsius, and “H/6400” the army’s optical contract number. They have been overpainted in a Africa Corps tan. Complete with leather hard case.  Complete as shown. direct Vet family purchase  Nice example showing the expected minor age and wear overall good condition.   One of the classic desirable collector’s items   from the Third Reich  in good condition.   Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided.   100% Guaranteed to be authentic. Sold for historic purposes only. See our other pieces on our web site.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. RARE!  , GREAT  DO NOT MISS THIS! VERY RARE SET!