Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Navy U-Boat 7x50 Binoculars by Ernst Leitz with Original Straps & Rubber Fittings in 1944 Dated Case U.S. Badges soldiers apparently stripped off the

soldiers apparently stripped off the lead sheathing once the type became obsolete

There is some wear on the top of the "clip point"

and most of the original factory ribbed texture remaining

It shows some staining from water and possibly rust exposure

Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Navy U-Boat 7x50 Binoculars by Ernst Leitz with Original Straps & Rubber Fittings in 1944 Dated Case U.S. Badges soldiers apparently stripped off theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good pair of extremely rare German WWII Kriegsmarine U boat 7x50 binoculars, made by Ernst Leitz GmbH of Wetzlar, a specialist lens maker, and one of the finest makers of the time. They are equipped with rubber fittings around the eyepieces which have broken off, the objectives, and even around the drum shaped mirror housing. This made them virtually impervious to moisture, possibly even if immersed in