Original U.S Spanish American War Era Four Draw Brass Spotting Telescope with Sharkskin Cover - Signal Department U.S. Army ger Overall the pistol now shows

Overall the pistol now shows a lovely aged patina on the metalwork from oxidation and subsequent cleaning

This example bears the manufacturer's logo of a Knight's Helmet (Ritter-helm) on the blade ricasso

This is one of those variations

although some were used by the 6th Airborne Division during the Normandy Invasion in June

They saw service in the west

Original U.S Spanish American War Era Four Draw Brass Spotting Telescope with Sharkskin Cover - Signal Department U.S. Army ger Overall the pistol now showsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely four draw spotting telescope from the Spanish American War era, and it definitely appears to be a rather upmarket example, with a sharkskin cover for the main barrel. There are also fittings on either end, which look like they originally took some type of shoulder strap or carry handle. The telescope is marked on the smallest barrel by the eye piece with the issue information: Signal Department U. S.