Original U.S. WWII Unissued Condition M3 6x30 Binoculars with M17 Leather Case Russian Ordnance red for Artillery and yellow

red for Artillery and yellow for Cavalry

perhaps to prevent confusion with the A-1 moccasin

Purple Heart (One Cluster) and EAME with two bronze stars

marked with a wreath on the lid surrounding the number 25

Original U.S. WWII Unissued Condition M3 6x30 Binoculars with M17 Leather Case Russian Ordnance red for Artillery and yellowOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M3, 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 The M3 was the first model, which was acceptable, but was superseded by the M13 and M13A1, which resolved issues with the M3, particularly with regard to water proofing.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 were the