German WW1 Binoculars

What would you do to get a pair of rare German WW1 binoculars for your collection? You would be surprised at what people have tried to acquire one and there is a reason for such fervor. These binoculars are approximately 90 years old, were manufactured by Carl Zeiss of Germany who were one of the earliest optic equipment manufacturers during World War 1. Developed especially for the armed forces during that period, these German binoculars were artillery, periscope type ranging optics.

Though there were other manufacturers who designed and developed similar optic equipment during this time, owning a pair of these rare German WW1 binoculars will be a jewel for your collection. Take a look at this beauty: A solid brass encased body with leather-enclosed barrels! Who wouldn’t want this masterpiece? Here’s more: The sizes available are mostly 16 or 5 3/8” in width and 2 1/2 or4 1/4 in height. The binoculars are a superior combination of magnification and objective diameter and have excellent optical quality and focus that cannot be found in other service binocular glasses.

This unusual service glass was produced without using expensive materials. They proved that different optical construction affects reflections and brightness. The advanced version of these binoculars had perhaps 150 glass elements; thus making absorption of light significant. There are a variety of binoculars available, which have been developed during the World War 1 period by different manufacturers. You can get a pair of German ww1 binoculars for anything between $83-$325 for a functional pair. These have an antique value and are not easily available. These are part of the world war 1 memorabilia, to own one would be to own a piece of history since each one has a story behind it. You can find most of the details and status of availability online.

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