CARL ZEISS JENA / BLC 8X60 KRIEGSMARINE U - BOAT KOMMANDANTENGLAS - WW2 BINOCULARS
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:15789617 | Modified Item: No |
| Featured Refinements: WW2 Binoculars | Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
You will be bidding on a 100% original, beautiful patina and very well preserved pair of German Kriegsmarine WW2 binoculars that was supplied -exclusively- to the commanding officer aboard one of the "Unterseeboot" or: "U-Boot" infamously patrolling the Atlantic sea, Baltic sea and the Pacific. The U-boats were feared, hated and admired due to their effectiveness when commanded well by an experienced captain and rules of engagements were actually followed with proper strategy, esp...ecially in early stages of WW2. Little later in the war Hitler gave the order to instate "unrestricted submarine warfare" which basically meant they had to destroy everything and anything that was not running a German flag, no matter the target. Torpedos were the primary weapon of choice in naval combat. The U-Boats were key in many naval strategy and used to hunt in groups otherwise relayed to as the "Wolfpacks strategy".
Because of the wide-body design this binocular earned its nickname: "FAT ONE". It does its name justice due to its weight and large size (although very balanced and comfortable when hand held). This binocular has a graticule or "strichplatte" (=vertical line for this model) clearly visible through the right eye lens was used to predict the firing path of the torpedos. Besides this the small horizontal line not only acts as the middle of view, but also as a distance scale to the trained eye of the German commander. Not all BLC 8x60 models were actually fitted with a strichplatte however this one does have one fitted before it left the Carl Zeiss factory in Jena, Germany. From 1942 onward full factory names were no longer engraved or pressed into the prism plates. Rather a 3-letter code was used to prevent exposure of the location to the Allied forces and the case of Carl Zeiss one of them was "BLC". The dark green textured factory finish has survived years of wartime service as well as the test of time of 75+ years up to ~95%.
The view through this binocular is outstanding and is considered crystal clear (absolutely no haze or foggy image), cleaned and serviced by Terry Vacany from Cine-collectors. When you close the eye relief flaps and observe through it you are fully immersed and focused on what you see. When you open the eye relief flaps and then observe through it becomes instantly clear that the picture is not losing any sharpness, contrast or clarity. The lenses are absolutely perfect and retained all their coatings. The prisms are perfect as well. No cracks or chips as can be seen on the carefully prepared photos. The view through left lens is 100% clear and spotless. The view through right lens is 99, 7% clear, but very few extremely small dust-like spots and one that is little bigger at the far right side (and thus mostly out) of the view. When observing through it is hard to notice anything at all, especially when looking at actual scenery. Furthermore this binocular has its authentic strap still attached. It has never been removed as all the stitches are fully intact without tears or loosened threads. The desiccant cartridges could be screwed off and filled with special absorbance materials to help acclimatize the inside of the binoculars while observing in humid conditions at sea. This is a far-focus screwdriver adjust binocular which means that focusing each dioptre may prove to be take some trial and error before you get it right. When you do this binocular is well collimated and gives a dream image.
This BLC 8x60 Kriegsmarine "Kommandanten Glas" withstood the harsh condition at open sea like battering waves, heavy salty winds and witnessed its fair share of unimaginable scenes of sea warfare in the last few years of WW2 and shows fantastic patina even to the details. This is truly a worthy binocular for your collection. If you are just starting to collect you are quite lucky to find one as clean as this that has actually been used during the war in active service. It is not restored in any way. All parts are original and authentic. If you already have a collection you will also find this collectible to be a worthy exhibit to invest into.
In case of any present questions do not hesitate to ask. You will always have an answer within 12 hours, or when I can perhaps even instantly if the time-zone allows it. The shipping terms will be FCA and as an added extra I will make sure that the parcel is fully insured with UPS. You can also pick-up in person or arrange transport by carrier yourself to pick it up from our address. In that case you will prepare your own import documentation and customs declaration which might be preferred if you are located outside EU. Of course packaging will be of prime quality no matter the option you prefer. If you have us arrange shipping you should receive the package anywhere between 3-7 business days after your payment is received. Wiring the funds is our preferred method of payment. Whatever your preference the invoice we sent you will be adjusted accordingly and paid shipping through EBay will be refunded if you ship yourself.
REQUISITE MILITARY ANTIQUES B.V.KVK: 75857480
Because of the wide-body design this binocular earned its nickname: "FAT ONE". It does its name justice due to its weight and large size (although very balanced and comfortable when hand held). This binocular has a graticule or "strichplatte" (=vertical line for this model) clearly visible through the right eye lens was used to predict the firing path of the torpedos. Besides this the small horizontal line not only acts as the middle of view, but also as a distance scale to the trained eye of the German commander. Not all BLC 8x60 models were actually fitted with a strichplatte however this one does have one fitted before it left the Carl Zeiss factory in Jena, Germany. From 1942 onward full factory names were no longer engraved or pressed into the prism plates. Rather a 3-letter code was used to prevent exposure of the location to the Allied forces and the case of Carl Zeiss one of them was "BLC". The dark green textured factory finish has survived years of wartime service as well as the test of time of 75+ years up to ~95%.
The view through this binocular is outstanding and is considered crystal clear (absolutely no haze or foggy image), cleaned and serviced by Terry Vacany from Cine-collectors. When you close the eye relief flaps and observe through it you are fully immersed and focused on what you see. When you open the eye relief flaps and then observe through it becomes instantly clear that the picture is not losing any sharpness, contrast or clarity. The lenses are absolutely perfect and retained all their coatings. The prisms are perfect as well. No cracks or chips as can be seen on the carefully prepared photos. The view through left lens is 100% clear and spotless. The view through right lens is 99, 7% clear, but very few extremely small dust-like spots and one that is little bigger at the far right side (and thus mostly out) of the view. When observing through it is hard to notice anything at all, especially when looking at actual scenery. Furthermore this binocular has its authentic strap still attached. It has never been removed as all the stitches are fully intact without tears or loosened threads. The desiccant cartridges could be screwed off and filled with special absorbance materials to help acclimatize the inside of the binoculars while observing in humid conditions at sea. This is a far-focus screwdriver adjust binocular which means that focusing each dioptre may prove to be take some trial and error before you get it right. When you do this binocular is well collimated and gives a dream image.
This BLC 8x60 Kriegsmarine "Kommandanten Glas" withstood the harsh condition at open sea like battering waves, heavy salty winds and witnessed its fair share of unimaginable scenes of sea warfare in the last few years of WW2 and shows fantastic patina even to the details. This is truly a worthy binocular for your collection. If you are just starting to collect you are quite lucky to find one as clean as this that has actually been used during the war in active service. It is not restored in any way. All parts are original and authentic. If you already have a collection you will also find this collectible to be a worthy exhibit to invest into.
In case of any present questions do not hesitate to ask. You will always have an answer within 12 hours, or when I can perhaps even instantly if the time-zone allows it. The shipping terms will be FCA and as an added extra I will make sure that the parcel is fully insured with UPS. You can also pick-up in person or arrange transport by carrier yourself to pick it up from our address. In that case you will prepare your own import documentation and customs declaration which might be preferred if you are located outside EU. Of course packaging will be of prime quality no matter the option you prefer. If you have us arrange shipping you should receive the package anywhere between 3-7 business days after your payment is received. Wiring the funds is our preferred method of payment. Whatever your preference the invoice we sent you will be adjusted accordingly and paid shipping through EBay will be refunded if you ship yourself.
REQUISITE MILITARY ANTIQUES B.V.KVK: 75857480
