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Item Name : WWII Nikko (Japan Optical Engineering Company )5x10 Trench Periscope
Serial no. : 1364
Reference : Two piece trench periscope stored in metal carrying case. The periscope consists of a black painted wooden handle with a inset brass bolt at one end which attaches to the base of a black tubular metal body which carries an adjustable eyepiece at one end. A sliding bar attached to one side of the tube carries a 5 x 10 degree prism lens which reflects the view down the tube to the viewer. The storage case is made from painted aluminium with internal wooden and leather fittings for securing the periscope. There are fittings down each side of the case for securing a (missing) leather strap. The lid is supplied with a catch and a maker's plate with a 昭和十六年, March 1935 date of manufactured. It describes the periscope as a 'reflective observation mirror'.
Glass Description : glass clean without cleaning mark or haze
Remark : W/Metal Case(mark 4641),Wood Handle
Cosmetic Condition : EX++
Price : $1500
