{"product_id":"japanese-curved-naval-binoculars-copy","title":"WWII Military Binoculars","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 33\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 37\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 5\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable pair of 1940s German made Carl Zeiss Jena WWII binoculars, featuring 60 degree inclined oculars and integral filters, originally designed for anti aircraft observation and flak range finding. Made to a Carl Zeiss Jena design frequently used on flak range finders, these binoculars were typically deployed in groups of three, with two for the aimers and one for the firing technician. The oculars are inclined at 60 degrees to the horizontal, a highly intelligent feature originally intended to allow more comfortable viewing of the sky. For that reason, this model has long been regarded for both its exceptional design and its optical performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is especially distinctive, believed to have been produced for the French Vichy regime during the Second World War, which is why the control engravings appear in French. The result is a rare and historically layered instrument with a character entirely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you are seeing is a pair of silver polished Carl Zeiss Jena binoculars, with the 12 x 60 magnification marking displayed across the top plate, mounted on a 1930s military Carl Zeiss stand that has been carefully refinished to complement the piece. The binocular body has been hand stripped inch by inch, revealing the cast aluminium beneath, then polished to a brilliant mirror like lustre that gives the instrument its striking silver finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optics have been meticulously restored through a time intensive process to reveal a beautifully crisp and crystal clear image. Mounted in a custom cradle and presented on a period height adjustable wooden tripod, the piece also includes a newly made wooden floor stand for added stability and protection of interior surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dramatic statement for a home, office, gallery, or yacht, each binocular bears its own unique wartime markings and subtle distinctions. This is not simply a decorative object, but a truly singular collectible. A genuine piece of history with presence, rarity, and elegance in equal measure.\u003c\/span\u003e\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":46867273973891,"sku":"0","price":17000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/2719\/5267\/files\/download_9__jpg.jpg?v=1774411252","url":"https:\/\/aviationsterlings.com\/products\/japanese-curved-naval-binoculars-copy","provider":"Sterling Aviation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}