German Binoculars

[Chris Boonzaier]

I was lucky enough to get a Bino case for the Dienstglass 08 to one of my top units.

It is stamped

B.2.J.

3.C.

1407

So, 3rd company of the 2nd Bavarian Jäger battalion...

But what is the 1407 ?

I have a wild theory, but it is probably way off. Does anyone else have an idea?

[Naxos]

Either regimental depot inventory number of item (Kammer-Nummer) or serial number (Stammrollen-Nummer) of issued idividual within unit.

Edited December 12, 2011 by Naxos

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

I don't think it would correspond to a stammrollen number, it would not be usual to stamp issue stuff with an individual soldiers number. A Kammer number may be possible, but usually each company looks after its stuff and how many companies have 1407 bits of equipment?

My thought was maybe it corresponds to a weapon number?

Some weapons are issued to people who may also get Binoculars. Maybe a rifle with scope or pistol.

So, I am guessing it may respond to the pistol number of an NCO or officer.

Best

Chris

[Chris Boonzaier]

Here you go....

[Chip]

Chris,

It might be the serial number of the Dienstglas.

Chip

[Chris Boonzaier]

Just got a fernrohr 03... a nice one with ersatz box with cloth straps....

[Chris Boonzaier]

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[Hoss]

My Goerz 03 case is stamped 11.Gr.3.M.G.K.18 ?????

Eric