Pair of WWII-era Japanese 7x 50mm Porro prism military binoculars, serial #2067, with range-finding stadia on the right focal plane. The binoculars measure just under 7” in length and have retained about 85% of the original matte black painted finish. The optics are good with some cloudiness in both eyepieces, and the individual eyepiece focus no longer functions on the left side. The left objective lens housing has a Japanese inscription in white paint, and the original hard canvas case is included (the secondary pair of tinted eyepieces are no longer present). The case is in very good condition with usage wear on the waterproof coating and the spring latch is damaged. Also included is a laminated US Navy war trophy certificate dated November 14, 1945, made out for Photographer's Mate 2nd Class L. H. Lautenberger for “1 pr. Jap binoculars #2067,” signed by an Ensign “W. Tschantz” (USN Reserve). WWII Japanese binoculars are not easy to find, and are even rarer with original bring-back papers.
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