Original U.S. WWII M3 6x30 Binoculars with M17 Leather Case & Strap - Dated 1943 MG 42 and was garrisoned in Potsdam

and was garrisoned in Potsdam

which have now oxidized

Scabbard Length: 7 3/4" + belt loop

and the barrel wedge is seized

Philippine Commonwealth Army

Original U.S. WWII M3 6x30 Binoculars with M17 Leather Case & Strap - Dated 1943 MG 42 and was garrisoned in PotsdamOriginal Item: Only One 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 The M3 was the first model, which was acceptable, but was superseded by the M13 and M13A1, which resolved issues with the M3, particularly with regard to water proofing.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 to reduce glare. A total of 43,378 were made at an original price of $72 ea., however the majority were the