Original British Named Officer Telescope and Commission signed by King Edward VII - dated 1902 NATION ’ The Bira Guns were

’ The Bira Guns were all hand made and adjusted individually during assembly

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Original British Named Officer Telescope and Commission signed by King Edward VII - dated 1902 NATION ’ The Bira Guns wereOriginal items: One of a kind set. From the big Optical purchase IMA made at the end of 2017, this is a particularly interesting lot: an officer's Commission, along with the telescope he carried. This is from just after the end of the Victorian era in the early 20th century. The telescope is a great example of a classic Officer's FOUR draw brass telescope with a wood barrel, measuring 35 1 2" when fully opened and just 10" when closed. The optics are