Original U.S. WWII Unissued (Non-Serialized) Condition M6 6x30 Binoculars by Bausch & Lomb with M17 Leather Case GWOT Markings on the blade ricasso

Markings on the blade ricasso show the Maker to be HAWKSWORTH of SHEFFIELD and the reverse shows that it has been PROVED

these are ORIGINAL surplus black leather holsters of the period

the lock shows crown over Potsdam

often called the SHT

Original U.S. WWII Unissued (Non-Serialized) Condition M6 6x30 Binoculars by Bausch & Lomb with M17 Leather Case GWOT Markings on the blade ricassoOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M3, M6, 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 The M3 was the first model, which was acceptable, but was superseded by the m6, M13 and M13A1, which resolved issues with the M3, particularly with regard to water proofing.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