My Grandfather, like many, answered his country's call during WWII. He passed away in the late 80s. At that time I didn't have the smarts or understanding of life to ask respectful questions, I was just too young. I was more interested in spending time with him tooling around on the tractor, haying the fields and feeding the cows. Unfortunately, he didn't talk much about his experiences. He sold the majority of his stuff when he came home. There is no uniform, no medals, no records. The only information I have is through second hand stories.
When my dad was heading off to Vietnam, my grandfather sat him down and talked. I never had the guts to ask my dad what he told him. I don't know why. I don't know if its because my dad never volunteered the information when we started finding his old things or that I am afraid of what I will hear, as odd as that sounds.
Either way, I will always remember him as the modest, hard working grandpa that would drop everything when I visited so I could just take a ride on a tractor.
Anyway, on to the reason I am posting. I found a box with some of the stuff he did keep. I found these field glasses and thought it would be cool to share. I have no idea where these came from. It was just in a box with some various other WWII era things (I may take pictures of those too.)
The buckle on the leather case is broken off. There is a belt loop on the back side that also has a lot of wear at the top. The case is missing its carry strap. Other than that, the leather and lining is in pretty decent shape. The binocular's leather sling is in pretty good shape.
There is wear on the front as well as some oxidation. The Bakelite? on the barrel is very brittle.
The eyepiece assembles are in decent shape. The turn easily and focus individually well. The left side has a little haze.
Manufactures markings are still pretty clear. Small chip in the eyepiece.
Serial Number, H/6400 and 6x30 Markings
When my dad was heading off to Vietnam, my grandfather sat him down and talked. I never had the guts to ask my dad what he told him. I don't know why. I don't know if its because my dad never volunteered the information when we started finding his old things or that I am afraid of what I will hear, as odd as that sounds.
Either way, I will always remember him as the modest, hard working grandpa that would drop everything when I visited so I could just take a ride on a tractor.
Anyway, on to the reason I am posting. I found a box with some of the stuff he did keep. I found these field glasses and thought it would be cool to share. I have no idea where these came from. It was just in a box with some various other WWII era things (I may take pictures of those too.)
The buckle on the leather case is broken off. There is a belt loop on the back side that also has a lot of wear at the top. The case is missing its carry strap. Other than that, the leather and lining is in pretty decent shape. The binocular's leather sling is in pretty good shape.
There is wear on the front as well as some oxidation. The Bakelite? on the barrel is very brittle.
The eyepiece assembles are in decent shape. The turn easily and focus individually well. The left side has a little haze.
Manufactures markings are still pretty clear. Small chip in the eyepiece.
Serial Number, H/6400 and 6x30 Markings
