Original British Victorian Officer's Leather Clad Telescope by Ross of London U.S. Army The buttstock screws

The buttstock screws

Actually many GIs wore these under their standard issue M1 helmets

The steel wheels are apparently a little larger

the War Department desired to standardize and decided to select a single manufacturer to supply them with the next order for 16

Original British Victorian Officer's Leather Clad Telescope by Ross of London U.S. Army The buttstock screwsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Dating to the late Victorian era of 1880 1900, this is a very fine example of a typical leather covered telescope, ideal for a Saddle bag purchased by a British Officer. This telescope would have accompanied him on the Campaigns of the era: the Zulu war in South Africa, the Nile wars in Egypt and the continual struggle Great Britain had with India. The telescope measures 17 1 2" when fully closed, extending with a