U.S. - WW2 - British Binocs.

[Mervyn Mitton]

On17th April, I posted pictures of a set of WW1 binoculars. This set is from early in WW2 and was issued to a captain in British Signals. When War commenced in 1939, despite all the talk and apparent preparations, the facts are, that we were short of every type of equipment. We had to purchase from whichever Country had required items available. This pair of field glasses are American Bausch & Lombe - a very good make. You will see that the broad arrow - to show military ownership was stamped onto the frame, and the case became standard issue webbing. What was particularly interesting, was that his issue pocket watch - also stamped with the broad arrow - was a Rolex.

[Mervyn Mitton]

[Mervyn Mitton]