Historical information
These WW1 binoculars were made in France. The Jockey Club is a famous gentlemen’s Club still in existence in Paris.
These binoculars are believed to have been commandeered by the German army.
Significance
These binoculars are believed to have possibly been taken from either a German POW or deceased soldier, and brought back to Australia at the end of WW1 as a war-souvenir.
Physical description
Small binoculars silver rim around eye pieces and larger end of lenses.There is a brown leather hand grip on the body of the lenses.
Adjustable focus wheel in centre.
Inscriptions & markings
Le Jockey Club Paris on rim of both eye pieces.
