Physical description

Binoculars (or field glasses) issued to service personnel during the Boer War era.
Typical non-prismatic binocular design with a central thumb screw for adjustment of focal length. The tubular optics have a swivel action to adjust for eye width. There are sliding sun hoods on the large lenses. Manufactured from brass with leather grips and loops for attaching a carrying strap.

Inscriptions & markings

Marked with the British Department of Defence arrowhead and has the following inscription "Mk V Special 2D998"