'Theatre, Field, Marine' Hand Held Brass Binoculars monogram-GA diameter of 15 mm/38 ring

diameter of 15 mm/38 ring gauge

They have a manufacturer’s identification code indicating the maker (from 1940 the origin of German military equipment was intended to be obscured from the enemy by the use of these government-issued

European (possibly Viennese) circa 1900

Dimensions: 171 cm/67¼ inches (length) x 72

'Theatre, Field, Marine' Hand Held Brass Binoculars monogram-GA diameter of 15 mm/38 ringA smart set of Galilean, hand held binoculars in polished brass with textured leather covering, by Lemaire of Paris, circa 1900. This rare design of binocular has an adjustment wheel at the side to change the focus range for the binoculars. Close range, 'Theatre', mid range, 'Field' and long range, 'Marine'. With 1 inch 42. 5 mm diameter objective lenses, a central focus adjustment wheel and fitted with sliding shades that pull forward, to help combat