Equipment - WWI Binoculars

Historical information

Binoculars from Col. John Stanley CMG to Capt. G. Hurry 38th Battalion A.I.F 1916

Lieut/Col Geoffry HURRY was a Solicitor in Kyneton before enlisting on 4/5/1916. He was awarded a DSO

Physical description

Small black binoculars - made of metal with black hard rubber over the top, metal eye protectors and leather strap.

Inscriptions & markings

Engraved on left front; Carl Zeiss Jena D.R.P
Engraved on right front: Feldstecher Vengr x 6
Engraved on left back: From Col. John Stanley QMG to Capt. G. Hurry 38Bn A.I.F 1916
Engraved on right back: Bombay

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