Original U.S. WWI 6x30 and WWII 6x30 M3 Binocular Lot - 2 Items Price_over $990 This stamped sheet steel construction

This stamped sheet steel construction Model 1935 German combat helmet retains much of its original Camo paint but shows expected wear and use

Unlike almost all of the Argentine Mausers we have seen

and the dual fabric-and-leather carriers (in excellent condition) for 8 magazines along with the neck strap to connect the two

It still has the bottom plastic spacer however the top one has been replaced by a hard resin insert for a tight fit

a set of bales which swiveled were introduced

Original U.S. WWI 6x30 and WWII 6x30 M3 Binocular Lot - 2 Items Price_over $990 This stamped sheet steel constructionOriginal Item: Only One Lot of 2 Available. The M3, M13 and M13A1 binoculars were issued to all branches of the U. S. military during WW2. The M3 was the first model, which was acceptable, but was superseded by the M13 and M13A1, which resolved issues with the M3, particularly with regard to water proofing. The later models also introduced coated optics (like this example) to reduce glare. A total of 43,378 were made at an original price of $72 ea.,