WW2 German 10 X 80 Flak Optics

A fine set of German World War Two Doppelfernrohr (double telescope) 10 x 80 German optics often used by Flak Artillery ground crews for spotting & identifying enemy aircraft & for directing the crew served Range Finders.
Used in conjunction with the Flak 36 88 mm guns , they have desirable original paint throughout with three letter maker code & designation markings to side. There are adjustments for eye relief, width and a selection of various tinted filters, which rotate into place using the control on the left side. The dial is labeled klar (clear), hell (light), mittel (medium), and dunkel (dark). Coming with their original 'DRGM' marked rubber pad head rest this has remained soft & supple without perishing. The right side of the binocular body is marked: D.F. 10x80, CXN 67161. 'D.F.' Is the abbreviation for Doppelfernrohr (double telescope), with 10 x 80 indicating the magnification power of the optics. The German wartime three letter code 'CXN' denotes the maker 'Emil Busch' and under that the set's serial number is given. The blue 'O' appeared around 1942 & indicates a grease which could withstand cold weather . The red "X" mark is particular to 10X80 flak optics only & indicates they were re-greased to replace the former "K.F." type. Complete with their detachable weather shields there is some evidence of impact or ricochet damage to the bottom of the right hand one although they are still firm in their housing & functioning as intended.
An excellent set hard to find in todays market.

***If posting abroad I cannot guarantee against damage to the glass or other component ***

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