{"product_id":"emil-busch-10x80-wwii-military-binoculars-fairey-family-provenance-with-tripod-stand","title":"WWII Military Binoculars Fairey Family Provenance with Tripod Stand","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 33\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 37\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwn a rare and historically rich optical instrument with these 10x80 military binoculars, featuring documented provenance from the prestigious Fairey family. Originally designed in 1935 and adopted for military use in 1936, this double telescope binocular represents the pinnacle of pre-WWII German optical engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional and visually commanding example of the German 10×80 Doppelfernrohr, one of the most iconic anti aircraft observation binoculars of the Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally developed after competitive military trials in the early 1930s, the 10×80 Flak binocular was first designed by Emil Busch and adopted by the German military in 1936. Three leading optical firms, Emil Busch, Moeller Wedel and Ernst Leitz, submitted designs for military evaluation, with Busch’s prototype ultimately selected for its superior field of view and reduced weight. Production was later distributed among several wartime manufacturers, with Schneider Optische, wartime code \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edkl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, becoming one of the principal producers of the type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 10x magnification and large 80 mm objective lenses, these binoculars deliver excellent clarity for long-range observation. The 45° inclined ocular design ensures comfortable viewing, while integrated filters enhance visibility across varying light conditions. Built with rugged durability, this model was widely used for both daytime and nighttime observation, as well as artillery and flak direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStamped with the wartime manufacturer’s code “DKL”, the binoculars reflect the German military’s system of concealed production identity during WWII-adding further historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example bears the wartime code \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edkl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identifying manufacture by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchneider Optische of Kreuznach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. From 1940 onward, German military equipment was commonly marked with three letter codes to obscure the identity of the manufacturer from the enemy. The engraved markings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD.F. 10×80 \/ △ dkl X \/ 42322\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remain crisp and fully legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineered with its distinctive 45 degree inclined binocular head, the instrument was purpose built for prolonged observation of both terrestrial and aerial targets. Its advanced optical performance, integral filters and rugged construction made it indispensable for coordinating artillery fire, anti aircraft defence, searchlight direction and strategic surveillance under demanding battlefield conditions. Originally designated as a searchlight director, it became one of the defining observation glasses of the Flak arm, deployed across multiple fronts from the Western Desert to the Eastern Front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has undergone a meticulous restoration process. The cast aluminium body has been polished to a mirror finish, and the binoculars are mounted on a custom cradle attached to a height-adjustable period wooden tripod. A newly crafted wooden floor stand provides stability and protects interior surfaces. The optics have been fully refurbished to the highest standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Provenance – The Fairey Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese binoculars were acquired from the Bossington Estate and are believed to have belonged to the family of Sir Charles Richard Fairey, founder of the renowned Fairey Aviation Company. The estate, purchased in 1937, was shared in proximity with fellow aviation pioneer Thomas Sopwith, adding a unique layer of aviation heritage to this exceptional piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare 10x80 military binoculars with Fairey family provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in 1935, adopted for military use in 1936\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10x magnification with 80 mm objective lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45° inclined eyepieces with integrated optical filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWartime “cxn” manufacturer code marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished cast aluminium body with restored optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounted on custom cradle with adjustable wooden tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes hardwood floor stand for stability and display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for collectors, historians, and aviation enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly exceptional collector’s piece that blends military history, aviation heritage, and refined craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aviation Sterling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47044900978819,"sku":"Fairey Family 10 x 80 Binoculars","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/2719\/5267\/files\/R5DM0343-Edit_7c33be32-6700-415f-b45f-94e6a2dee052.jpg?v=1779782690","url":"https:\/\/aviationsterlings.com\/products\/emil-busch-10x80-wwii-military-binoculars-fairey-family-provenance-with-tripod-stand","provider":"Sterling Aviation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}