This is a list of serial numbers, observed in collections and recorded from sources online, of German 6×30 binoculars manufactured from 1933 to 1945, marked as equipment of the German Armed Forces during World War II.
The German “General Army News” of October 7, 1939 contains information about Dienstglas serial numbers, referring to 6×30 Dienstglas of Hensoldt u. Söhne, Mechanisch-Optische Werke AG, Wetzlar (bmj) to production number 383621, of Optische Anstalt Oigee, Berlin-Schöneberg (dzl) to production number 21651, and of Optische Werke G. Rodenstock, München (eso) to production number 203501, thereby establishing serial numbers of at least these three manufacturers up to October 7, 1939.
Definitions — Essential Basic Information |
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| Doppelfernrohr (literally “double telescope”) |
D.F. or DF |
Doppelfernrohr (literally “double telescope”) — “binoculars” — was marked in weißer Schrift (white letters “D.F.” or “DF”) on Dienstglas manufactured before and during World War II. | |
| Strichplatte (Reticle) | m or MH/6400 |
A Strichplatte (reticle) range finding scale, measured in millimeters, was often built into the right prism of a Dienstglas, and marked on the right prism cover by “m” or “M” followed by “H/6400” in weißer Schrift (white letters).
The letter “m” or “M” (indicating millimeters) preceded the designation “H/6400” (indicating that the millimeter scale is graduated into 6400 segments measured in mils). Between 1938 and 1939, the “m” or “M” was discontinued, and only the “H/6400” was retained to show that a Strichplatte (reticle) range finding scale was built into a particular Dienstglas. The “m” or “M” preceding “H/6400” is often confused with the capital letter “M” marked beneath or near the Nazi Eagle symbol that identifies property of the German Marine (Navy). The term reticle (from Latin, rēticulum, a little net) describes a network of fine lines etched within the focal plane of an optical instrument, and used to measure the size or position of objects under observation. Another term for reticle is graticule, first encountered in British military technical manuals of World War I, and currently in British publications and web sites. |
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| Schwarz leder oder Vulkanite Körperbedeckung | Black leather or “Vulkanite” (a synthetic, leather-like, early form of plastic) was used as a body covering on Dienstglas manufactured before World War II. Early in the war, a black “rice” body covering (black paint mixed with crushed rice to give a rough body texture) also became a common Dienstglas body finish.
As wartime material shortages and minimal manufacturing techniques went into effect, paint alone became the prominent Dienstglas body covering, notably the use of dark gray paint and Sandgelb (sand yellow) paint from September 1943 to the end of the war. Sandgelb was ordered to be used on new optical equipment made after September 1943, and existing optics were also ordered to be repainted with the new sand yellow color. Sellers on eBay often erroneously claim the Sandgelb sand yellow color to be somehow related to the German Afrika Korps. |
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| Brass, Aluminum, and Bakelite | Brass was a common metal used in Dienstglas construction before World War II, but was quickly replaced by aluminum as wartime material shortages became apparent. Toward the end of the war, even Presstoff (Bakelite) was used as a Dienstglas production material. | ||
| Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) | An Okularshutz (eye piece protector) is an oval lens shield placed over Dienstglas rear lenses to keep out rain and dirt. Usually made of Leder (leather), Presstoff (Bakelite), or Gummi (rubber), the device was attached to the Dienstglas carrying strap, or by a fabric covered spring system attached to the Dienstglas spindle.
The Okularshutz (eye piece protector) is also referred to as a Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or a Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses. |
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| Anknöpflasche (button flap) | In the German armed forces, in addition to the leather neck strap, an Anknöpflasche (leather button flap) could be connected through the front spindle of the Dienstglas for attachment to a jacket button to keep the Dienstglas from bouncing and swinging while running. The button flap is often found attached to German WW II Dienstglas, especiallly the light in weight 6x30s. | ||
| Presstoff (Bakelite) | Before and during World War II, Presstoff (Bakelite), an early form of plastic, was used in the manufacture of Dienstglas carrying cases, bayonet handles, pilot goggles, field telephones, water bottles, storage boxes, anti-personnel and anti-tank mines, and hundreds of other items of military equipment.
Bakelite (/ˈbeɪkəlaɪt/ BAY-kə-lyt, sometimes spelled Baekelite[3]), or polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride, is an early plastic. It is a thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin, formed from a condensation reaction of phenol with formaldehyde. It was developed by the Belgian-American chemist Leo Baekeland in Yonkers, New York, in 1907. |
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| Cold resistant greases | K.F. or KF |
K.F. or KF — Kälte Fett — referred to the cold resistant grease “Invarol” that was marked in weißer Schrift (white letters “K.F”. or “KF”) on Dienstglas manufactured (or returned to repair facilities for maintenance, repair, or regreasing) during 1940 and 1941. | |
| O | O — Vakuumfett 1416 — referred to the cold resistant grease “Vacuum” that was marked with a hellblaue Kreis (light blue circle “O”) during 1942. | ||
| + | + — Instrumentenfett 1442 — referred to the cold resistant grease “Instrument Grease 1442” that was marked with a hellblaue Kreuz (light blue cross “+”) during 1942 and 1943. | ||
| Δ | Δ — referred to the cold resistant grease of an unknown name that was marked with a hellblaue Dreieck (light blue triangle “Δ”) during 1943 to 1945. | ||
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| 73073 | Black rice body (polizei?) | 19xx | |
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cad — Karl Kahles Optiker, Wien (Vienna), Österreich |
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| 32557 | KF O | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, reticle | cad : 32557 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 32669 | KF O |
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cad : 32669 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 33437 | KF O + | Black “rice” body covering, reticle, “+” in red over “KF” and “O” | cad : 33437 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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cag — Daniel Swarovski Tirol, Wattens, Tyrol, Österreich |
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| 3891 | KF | Black “Vulkanite” body covering | cag : 3891 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 11048 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “» K F «”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “No 11048” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | cag : 11048 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 11348 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “» K F «”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “No 11348” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | cag : 11348 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 11500 | KF O | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “O” (blue, filled in) and “» K F «”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “No 11500” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), brown leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), brown leather Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | cag : 11500 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 12835 | KF O | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “O” (blue, filled in) “» K.F. «”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “No 12835” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black leather Anknopflasche (button flap) | cag : 12835 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 13607 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “» K.F. «”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “Nr 13607” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | cag : 13607 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 13812 | KF | Black “Vulkanite” body covering | cag : 13812 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 15546 | KF O | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | cag : 15546 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 18011 | KF O | Black “rice” body covering, reticle, Sweden post war stocks | cag : 18011 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 20734 | O | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “O” (blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “No 20734″ over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | cag : 20734 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 25735 | O | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | cag : 25735 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 28145 | O | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “O”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “No 28145″ over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | cag : 28145 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 31136 | O | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” and “O” (blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “31136” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | cag : 31136 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 32624 | Δ | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “No 32624″ over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black and gray variegated Bakelit (Bakelite) Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses, black leather Anknöpflasche (button flap) | cag : 32624 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 38995 | O + | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | cag : 38995 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 42843 | O + | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | cag : 42843 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 4288X | O + | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “+” and “O”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “4288x” (last digit unreadable) H/6400″ Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | cag : 4288X mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 44518 | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | cag : 44518 mfg. about 19xx
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| 44867 | O + | Black “rice” body covering | cag : 44867 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 45006 | O + | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | cag : 45006 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 46602 | O + | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, reticle | cag : 46602 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 51336 | + | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, brass fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “+”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “51336” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | cag : 51336 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 53329 | + | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “+”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “53329” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) over “cag” and “+” | cag : 53329 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 56199 | + Δ | Black “rice” body covering | cag : 56199 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 62791 | Black “rice” body covering | cag : 62791 mfg. about 19xx
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| 63527 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, “Δ” (blue) | cag : 63527 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 78255 | Δ |
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cag : 78255 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 78583 | + Δ | Black “rice” body covering, double cag stamp (both bodies), Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses, captured in Italy | cag : 78583 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 79167 | O Δ | Black “rice” body covering, captured by T/Sgt W. Harris of Co. E, 474th Infantry Regiment in Manhay, Belgium from 2nd SS Panzer Division | cag : 79167 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 79677 | Δ |
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cag : 79677 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| Original : Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (blue, filled in, cold resistant grease marking, 1943 – 1945), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “79677” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black Bakelit (Bakelite) Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses.
Manipulated Forgery : This Dienstglas (“cag” 6×30, 79677) should be black. Originally manufactured with a black “rice” body covering, the body of this service glass has since been stripped to bare metal, then painted with a modern application of Sandgelb (sand yellow) paint, and intentionally distressed to look deceptively old and well used in active military service. It is true that in September 1943, the standard Reichsluftfahrt Ministerium (German Ministry of Aviation) listed paint, RLM-79, SANDGELB (sand-yellow), was designated einheitsfarbe Europa (single color Europe), and was ordered to be used on all military equipment of the German armed forces, including tanks, trucks, other vehicles, artillery, and all kinds of smaller equipment, including Dienstgläser, and other optical equipment. However, this does not appear to be the case with this particular service glass (“cag” 6×30, 79677). In this clearly documented case, the photographic evidence of obvious, blatant modern manipulation emphatically and conclusively hammers the nail of intentional deception firmly into the coffin of stark reality. This Dienstglas (“cag” 6×30, 79677) is a manipulated forgery. Also, no longer included are the original black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) and black Bakelit (Bakelite) Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for the rear lenses. |
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| 80113 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “80113” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | cag : 80113 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 80508 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) marked bek 41 | cag : 80508 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 81543 | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle | cag : 81543 mfg. about 19xx
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| 81597 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle, North Africa, II/Panzer Artillery Regiment 33 | cag : 81597 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 82503 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “82503” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | cag : 82503 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 82606 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “82606” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | cag : 82606 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 82747 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle | cag : 82747 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 84718 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “84718” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | cag : 84718 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 92794 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, post war painted black, reticle | cag : 92794 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 94261 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle | cag : 94261 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 96673 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “96673” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | cag : 96673 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 97812 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “97812” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), brown leather Köcher (case) | cag : 97812 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 100992 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle | cag : 100992 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 101325 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “101325” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | cag : 101325 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 101486 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle | cag : 101486 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 101873 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “101873” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | cag : 101873 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 102560 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle | cag : 102560 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 104810 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | cag : 104810 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 105728 | Δ | Black body, reticle | cag : 105728 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 106125 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body with brown factory camouflage, unconfirmed shipped to sniper school | cag : 106125 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 107542 | Δ | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “107542” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | cag : 107542 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 109226 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle | cag : 109226 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 110156 | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle | cag : 79677 mfg. about 19xx
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| 111399 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle | cag : 111399 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 113275 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “113275” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | cag : 113275 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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cag : 113764 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| Original : Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (blue, filled in, cold resistant grease marking, 1943 – 1945), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “113764” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle).
Assembled Forgery : The real manufacturer of this fake military service glass is Meopta – optika, s.r.o. of the Czech Republic — formerly called Waffenwerke Brünn (Brno), Prerau (Přerov) plant, Moravia, Czechoslovakia, renamed ‘Opticotechna GmbH, Werk Prerau / Protektorat’ in 1943 (“dow”). The modern Meopta original black “rice” body covering has been removed, and the bare metal then painted with a modern version of Sandgelb (sand yellow) paint. The modern Meopta prism covers have been replaced by what appear to be genuine World War II “cag” prism covers to complete the deception. This Dienstglas (“cag” 6×30, 113764) should be black. Originally manufactured with a black “rice” body covering, which has since been stripped and removed, the bare metal was then painted with a modern application of Sandgelb (sand yellow) paint, and intentionally distressed to look deceptively old and well used in active military service. With its new Sandgelb (sand yellow) color, this Dienstglas stands glaringly out of place when compared with other documented black Dienstgläser within its serial number range. The straight carrying strap attachments seen here on this modern Meopta body (a dead giveaway) are very different from the rectangular loops of genuine German service glasses of World War II. Different also are the Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings — the modern Meopta rear lens fittings are straighter than the slightly more flared rear lens fittings of genuine German service glasses of World War II. To the experienced eye, the photographic evidence is conclusive. This Dienstglas (“cag” 6×30, 113764) is an assembled forgery. It is true that in September 1943, the standard Reichsluftfahrt Ministerium (German Ministry of Aviation) listed paint, RLM-79, SANDGELB (sand-yellow), was designated einheitsfarbe Europa (single color Europe), and was ordered to be used on all military equipment of the German armed forces, including tanks, trucks, other vehicles, artillery, and all kinds of smaller equipment, including Dienstgläser, and other optical equipment. However, this does not appear to be the case with this particular service glass (“cag” 6×30, 113764). During World War II, Waffenwerke Brünn (Brno), Prerau (Přerov) plant, Moravia, Czechoslovakia (renamed ‘Opticotechna GmbH, Werk Prerau / Protektorat’ in 1943) — “dow” — never produced any service glasses with a Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body. Now, more than 70 years after the end of World War II, Meopta – optika, s.r.o., Kabelikova 1, 750 02 Přerov, Czech Republic, the modern manufacturer of this fake military service glass (“cag” 6×30, 113764), also has never produced any service glasses with a Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body. |
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| 118525 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “118525” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black Trageriemen (carrying strap), Italy | cag : 118525 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 119833 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “119833”, black leather Tragereimen (carrying strap), black rubber Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | cag : 119833 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 120697 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle, black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | cag : 120697 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 121600 | Δ |
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cag : 121600 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 122812 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle | cag : 122812 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 125486 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “125486”, black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | cag : 125486 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 125870 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, Δ in blue | cag : 125870 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 126178 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “126178” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | cag : 126178 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 127975 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “127975” | cag : 127975 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 128638 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “128638”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap),black Bakelit (Bakelite) Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | cag : 128638 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 129718 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “129718”, no other markings | cag : 129718 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 129737 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, Δ in blue | cag : 129737 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 130794 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “130794”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black leather Anknopflasche button flap, brown leather Köcher (case) | cag : 130794 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 131347 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “131347”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | cag : 131347 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 131907 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle | cag : 131907 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 132333 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body with brown factory camouflage, unconfirmed shipped to sniper school, reticle | cag : 132333 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 133125 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body with brown factory camouflage, unconfirmed shipped to sniper school | cag : 133125 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 134503 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle | cag : 134503 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 135311 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “135311”, not marked “H/6400” but has reticle, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black Bakelit (Bakelite) Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) | cag : 135311 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 139676 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “139676”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | cag : 139676 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 140182 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “140182”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap),black Bakelit (Bakelite) Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | cag : 140182 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 140696 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, “Δ” in blue, reticle | cag : 140696 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 143155 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, Δ in blue | cag : 143155 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 145536 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | cag : 145536 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 146208 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, red Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | cag : 146208 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 147879 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle, black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | cag : 147879 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 148835 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | cag : 148835 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 148902 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | cag : 148902 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 149005 | Δ | Originally Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, now overpainted black, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted rear lens diopter adjusting cylinders (overpainted black) and Sandgelb painted slotted rear lens nuts, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (lettering on both prism covers is overpainted black), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “149005”, not marked “H/6400” but has reticle | cag : 149005 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 149006 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (in blue), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “149006”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black leather Anknöpflasche button flap, brown leather case | cag : 149006 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 149791 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | cag : 149791 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 149979 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (in blue), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “149979”, not marked “H/6400” but has reticle, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | cag : 149979 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 150679 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | cag : 150679 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 152272 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | cag : 152272 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 152283 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, provenance suggests Battle of the Bulge capture | 19xx / 1943-1945 | ||
| 152667 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle, “Δ” in blue, Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses marked “MC” | cag : 152667 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 153602 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle | cag : 153602 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 154355 | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “154355”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | cag : 154355 mfg. about 19xx
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| 154542 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | cag : 154542 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 154878 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “154878”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | cag : 154878 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 155257 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Baklit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “155267”, no other markings | cag : 155257 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 158359 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, France | cag : 158359 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 159108 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle | cag : 159108 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 161113 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, post war rebuild | cag : 161113 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 161175 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “161175”, no other markings, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black Bakelit (Bakelite) Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses, black leather Anknöpflasche (button flap) | cag : 161175 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 162082 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | cag : 162082 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 162188 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle, Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses, red Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | cag : 162188 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 162361 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “162361”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), red Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | cag : 162361 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 162391 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | cag : 162391 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 165488 | Δ |
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cag : 165488 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 165535 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “165535”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black rubber Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses, black leather Anknöpflasche (button flap) | cag : 165535 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 166611 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, now black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (blue), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “166611”, no other markings, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black leather Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | cag : 166611 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 167223 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | cag : 167223 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 167984 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” and “Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “167984”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | cag : 167984 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 168092 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle | cag : 168092 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 168116 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” and “Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “168116”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black rubber Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | cag : 168116 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 168651 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | cag : 168651 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 168678 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “168678”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black rubber Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | cag : 168678 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 300109 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | cag : 300109 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 300447 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle, Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | cag : 300447 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 301615 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | cag : 301615 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 302144 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover marked “cag” over “Δ” (in blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “302144”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | cag : 302144 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 302366 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, provenance suggests North Africa capture | cag : 302366 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 302547 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | cag : 302547 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 306647 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, Δ in green | cag : 306647 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 303880 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle | cag : 303880 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 306412 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | cag : 306412 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 307750 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, France | cag : 307750 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 310668 | Δ |
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cag : 310668 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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cag : no s/n mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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clb — Dr. F. A. Wöhler Optische Fabrik, Kassel, Hesse, Deutschland |
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| S/N | C/R Mark | Identifying Features | Mfg / Maintenance |
| 32010 | KF | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, reticle, marked “Nr 32010” | clb : 32010 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
| 32416 | O | Black “Vulkanite” body covering overpainted yellow, reticle, marked “Nr 32416” | clb : 32416 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
| 32745 | O | Black “Vulkanite’ body covering, aluminum fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover marked “clb” and “O” (blue), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “Nr 32745” over “H/6400”, Serbia | clb : 32745 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
cxn — Emil Busch AG, Optische Industrie, Rathenow, Brandenburg, Deutschland |
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| S/N | C/R Mark | Identifying Features | Mfg / Maintenance |
| 200252 | + | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, brass fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “200252” over “cxn” and “+”. This Dienstglas is not marked “H/6400” but has a reticle. A different serial number “200141” is stamped on the lower side of the left front bridge support, and “U 41” is stamped on the bridge spindle front button. Originally, this Dienstglas may have been marked with the “BUSCH” logo on the left prism cover (“cxn” being the wartime code of the Emil Busch firm of Rathenow). During the war, this Dienstglas was repaired / rebuilt / regreased, resulting in the left prism cover being replaced with a blank one, and the right prism cover receiving the “+” cold resistant grease marking. The “U 41” marking may mean this Dienstglas was Umgebaut (reworked / rebuilt) in 1941, resulting in the two serial numbers “200141” and “200252”. | cxn : 201063 mfg. about 19xx “+” : ≈ 1941 |
| 201063 | + | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, m (millimeters), right body markings only, stamped “01063” on bridge | cxn : 201063 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
| 247802 | + | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, brass fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “247802” over “cxn +”, not marked “H/6400” but has reticle, serial number “247802” also stamped on bridge, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | cxn : 247802 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
| 294765 | KF | lack “rice” body covering, reticle | cxn : 294765 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
| 297786 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | cxn : 297786 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
| 297826 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | cxn : 297826 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
| 298505 | KF | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked with “cxn” over “K.F.”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “298505” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | cxn : 298505 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
| 299955 | KF | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked with “cxn” over “K.F.”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “299955” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), brown leather Trageriemen, (carrying strap), brown leather Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | cxn : 299955 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
| 302223 | KF | Reticle, black “Vulkanite” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cxn K.F.”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas 6×30 302223 H/6400”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | cxn : 302223 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
| 308488 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | cxn : 308488 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
| 308977 | KF | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cxn” over “K.F.”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “308977” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), brown leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), Netherlands | cxn : 308977 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
| 314137 | KF | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cxn” over “K.F.”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “314137” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black Bakelit (Bakelite) Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | cxn : 314137 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
| 314601 | KF O | Black “rice” body covering, reticle, black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | cxn : 314601 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
| 322707 | + | Black “rice” body covering, reticle, black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | cxn : 322707 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
| 324779 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “cxn” over “K.F.”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “324779” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), brown leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black leather Anknöpflasche (button flap), black leather Köcher (case) | cxn : 324779 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
| 324887 | O | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “O” over “cxn”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “324887” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black Bakelit (Bakelite) Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | cxn : 324887 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
| 325142 | O | Black “rice” body covering | cxn : 325142 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
| 349046 | + | Reticle, black “rice” body covering | cxn : 349046 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
| 359525 | + | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, black painted brass rear lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “359525” over “cxn” and “+” | cxn : 359525 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
| 370218 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “370218” over “cxn” and “Δ”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | cxn : 370218 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
| 382075 | Δ | Red-brown bakelite body, “Δ” in bridge front round fastener | cxn : 382075 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
| 384156 | Δ | Red-brown bakelite body, Netherlands | cxn : 384156 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
| 390290 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | cxn : 390290 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
| 391101 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | cxn : 391101 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
| 392290 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | cxn : 392290 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
| 393728 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “393728” over “cxn” and “Δ”, brown leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black leather Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | cxn : 393728 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
| 406452 | Δ | Red-brown Bakelit (Bakelite) body, reticle, Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) marked cxn 4 | cxn : 406452 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
| 411045 | Red-brown Bakelit (Bakelite) body, reticle | cxn : 411045 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 425018 | Δ | Red-brown Bakelit (Bakelite) body, reticle | cxn : 425018 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
| 428628 | Bakelit (Bakelite) body, reticle, black leather Köcher (case) marked Eagle WaA 326 | 19xx | |
| 463359 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “463359” over “cxn” and “Δ” (in blue), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | cxn : 463359 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
| 711045 | Red-brown Bakelit (Bakelite) body | cxn : 711045 mfg. about 19xx
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| no s/n | This is a monocular version of the 6×30 Dienstglas (service glass) made of a reddish brown Bakelit (Bakelite). The only marking is “6×30” on top of the housing. Probably the monocular is just the half of a binocular, which was perfectly cut apart. You can clearly see the milled parts at the housing as well as two strap lugs. The objective frame and the eyepiece have some brighter color tints: pink and beige. There is a reticle in the rear lens. The diopter scale is marked +5/-5. | cxn : no s/n mfg. about 1944 – 1945
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| no s/n | Δ | Red-brown Bakelit (Bakelite) body, left prism cover marked “cxn” within an embossed oval border, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “8×30” (not 6×30) within an embossed oval border, “Δ” stamped on Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted metal bridge spindle rear button, no other marks, no serial number, probably manufactured in late 1944 or early 1945 black rubber Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | cxn : no s/n mfg. about 1944 – 1945 “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
ddx — Voigtländer u. Söhne AG, Braunschweig (Brunswick), Lower Saxony, Deutschland |
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| S/N | C/R Mark | Identifying Features | Mfg / Maintenance | ||
| 01525 | O | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “01525” over “ddx” and “O”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black rubber Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | ddx : 01525 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 01598 | O |
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| 05165 | + | Black “rice” body covering | ddx : 05165 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 31899 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas 6×30 31957 “ddx.” and “Δ” (in blue), black leather button tab | ddx : 31899 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 40506 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas 6×30 40506 “ddx.” and “Δ” | ddx : 40506 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 51917 | Black “rice” body covering, black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | ddx : 51917 mfg. about 19xx
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| 56199 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, marked “A” | ddx : 56199 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 61363 | Black “rice” body covering, case inked “SS-VT” inside, top stamped “I” WaA 1936 | ddx : 61363 mfg. about 19xx
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| 61886 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, reticle, Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | ddx : 61886 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 71224 | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | ddx : 71124 mfg. about 19xx
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| 74655 | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover marked “ddx.”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “74655” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | ddx : 74655 mfg. about 19xx
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| 79272 | KF | Black “rice” body covering | ddx : 79272 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 80717 | KF |
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ddx : 80717 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 81976 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, benutzer cap | ddx : 81976 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 83417 | O | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “83417” over “ddx” and “O”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | ddx : 83417 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 84059 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “ddx” and “KF”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “80717” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | ddx : 84059 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 85410 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, dug in Breslau, Poland | ddx : 85410 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 88367 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, reticle, dug in Stalingrad | ddx : 88367 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 92527 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “ddx” over “KF”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “92527” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | ddx : 92527 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 95821 | + | Black “rice” body covering, reticle, leather Köcher (case) marked 1934 | ddx : 95821 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 97843 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | ddx : 97843 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 100254 | KF | Black “rice” body covering | ddx : 100254 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 103999 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | ddx : 103999 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 104600 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, reticle, found in St. Vith-Schonberg in area occupied by units of the Corps Schnee Eifel | ddx : 104600 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 113055 | KF O | Black “rice” body covering, Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses marked cxn 1941 | ddx : 113055 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 115991 | KF O | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “ddx” and “KF” and “O”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “115991” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | ddx : 115991 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 124511 | O | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “ddx O” (in blue), right prism cover “Dienstglas 6×30 124511 H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | ddx : 124511 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 125959 | O | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | ddx : 125959 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 141568 | KF O |
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ddx : 141568 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 142675 | O | Black “rice” body covering | ddx : 142675 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 145901 | KF O | Black “rice” body covering, reticle, Norway | ddx : 145901 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 149018 | Black “rice” body covering, black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | ddx : 149018 mfg. about 19xx
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| 149247 | O | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | ddx : 149247 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 150080 | KF O | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “ddx” over “KF” over “O”, right prism cover “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “150080” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | ddx : 150080 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 150100 | KF O | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “ddx” and “KF” and “O”, right prism cover “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “150100” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | ddx : 150100 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 154866 | O | Reticle (not marked “H/6400” but does have reticle), black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “154866” over “ddx” and “O”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | ddx : 154866 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 155338 | O | Reticle (not marked “H/6400” but does have reticle), black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “155338” over “ddx” over “O”, black leather Anknopflasche (button flap) | ddx : 155338 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 161069 | O | Reticle, black “rice” body covering | ddx : 161069 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 165530 | + | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “165530” over “ddx” over “+”, brown leather Köcher (case) marked “roo” and “1944” and WaA | ddx : 165530 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 171605 | + | Black “rice” body covering, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | ddx : 171605 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 172539 | + | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “172539” over “ddx” and “+” | ddx : 172539 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 174925 | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “ddx.”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “174925” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap). black Bakelit (Bakelite) Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | ddx : 174925 mfg. about 19xx
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| 175139 | + | Black “rice” body covering | ddx : 175139 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 176614 | + | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “176614” over “ddx” and “+”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | ddx : 176614 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 177668 | + | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | ddx : 177668 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 177886 | + | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | ddx : 177886 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 192949 | + | Black “rice” body covering, black leather Tragerimen (carrying strap) marked “1943 ben”, Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | ddx : 192949 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 196658 | + | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “196658” over “ddx” and “+”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | ddx : 196658 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 197999 | + | Black “rice” body covering, reticle, black Bakelit (Bakelite) case, “20” stamp inside two squares, Bulgaria | ddx : 197999 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 203641 | + | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | ddx : 203641 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 208146 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, suspected fake, serial number and ddx code seem to be hand stamped, reticle | ddx : 208146 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 208148 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “208148” over “ddx” and “Δ”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | ddx : 208148 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 217061 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “217061” over “ddx.” and “Δ”, has reticle, but right prism cover is not marked “H/6400” Strichplatte (Reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case), Russia | ddx : 217061 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 221117 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “221117” over “ddx” and “Δ”, black Trageriemen (carrying strap) | ddx : 221117 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 222231 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | ddx : 222231 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 223757 | Δ |
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ddx : 223757 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| Original : Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “223757” over “ddx” and “+” (cold resistant grease marking, 1942 – 1944), black Trageriemen (carrying strap), black leather Anknöpflasche (button flap).
Assembled Forgery : The real manufacturer of this fake military service glass is Meopta – optika, s.r.o. of the Czech Republic — formerly called Waffenwerke Brünn (Brno), Prerau (Přerov) plant, Moravia, Czechoslovakia, renamed ‘Opticotechna GmbH, Werk Prerau / Protektorat’ in 1943 (“dow”). The modern Meopta original black “rice” body covering has been removed, and the bare metal then painted with a modern version of Sandgelb (sand yellow) paint. The modern Meopta prism covers have been replaced by what appear to be genuine World War II “ddx” prism covers to complete the deception. This Dienstglas (“ddx” 6×30, 223757) should be black. Originally manufactured with a black “rice” body covering, which has since been stripped and removed, the bare metal body was then painted with a modern application of Sandgelb (sand yellow) paint, and intentionally distressed to look deceptively old and well used in active military service. With its new Sandgelb (sand yellow) color, this Dienstglas stands glaringly out of place when compared with other documented black Dienstgläser within its serial number range. The straight carrying strap attachments seen here on this modern Meopta body (a dead giveaway) are very different from the rectangular loops of genuine German service glasses of World War II. Different also are the Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings — the modern Meopta rear lens fittings are straighter than the slightly more flared rear lens fittings of genuine German service glasses of World War II. To the experienced eye, the photographic evidence is conclusive. This Dienstglas (“ddx” 6×30, 223757) is an assembled forgery. It is true that in September 1943, the standard Reichsluftfahrt Ministerium (German Ministry of Aviation) listed paint, RLM-79, SANDGELB (sand-yellow), was designated einheitsfarbe Europa (single color Europe), and was ordered to be used on all military equipment of the German armed forces, including tanks, trucks, other vehicles, artillery, and all kinds of smaller equipment, including Dienstgläser, and other optical equipment. However, this does not appear to be the case with this particular service glass (“ddx” 6×30, 223757). During World War II, Waffenwerke Brünn (Brno), Prerau (Přerov) plant, Moravia, Czechoslovakia (renamed ‘Opticotechna GmbH, Werk Prerau / Protektorat’ in 1943) — “dow” — never produced any service glasses with a Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body. Now, more than 70 years after the end of World War II, Meopta – optika, s.r.o., Kabelikova 1, 750 02 Přerov, Czech Republic, the modern manufacturer of this fake military service glass (“ddx” 6×30, 223757), also has never produced any service glasses with a Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body. |
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| 224271 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering | ddx : 224271 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 231489 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “ddx” and “Δ”, black Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black rubber Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) marked “WaA 202”, black leather Anknöpflasche (button flap) | ddx : 231489 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 233926 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | ddx : 233926 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 233963 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering | ddx : 233963 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 234834 | Black “rice” body covering | ddx : 234834 mfg. about 19xx
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| 235484 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “235484” over “ddx” and “Δ”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black leather Köcher (case) | ddx : 235484 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 235590 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “235590” over “ddx” and “Δ” (blue), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black rubber Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses, black leather Anknöpflasche (button flap) | ddx : 235590 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 241558 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering | ddx : 241558 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 241572 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “241572” over “ddx” and “Δ”, black leather strap, black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | ddx : 241572 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 242137 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “242137” over “ddx” and “Δ” | ddx : 242137 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 242988 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “242988” over “ddx” and “Δ”, Lithuania | ddx : 242988 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 247330 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering | ddx : 247330 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 0248238 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “0248238” over “ddx” and “Δ”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | ddx : 0248238 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 0250870 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, zero prefix, experimental? serial number seems hand stamped | ddx : 0250870 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 0251580 | Δ | Reticle, black “rice” body covering, zero prefix, experimental? | ddx : 0251580 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 0251959 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “0251959” over “ddx.” and “Δ” | ddx : 0251959 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 255158 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | ddx : 255158 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 259395 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “259395” over “ddx.” and “Δ” | ddx : 259395 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 261368 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | ddx : 261368 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 264556 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “264556” over “ddx.” and “Δ”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black Bakelit (Bakelite) Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses, red Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | ddx : 264556 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 267795 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering | ddx : 267795 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 268379 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “268379” over “ddx.” and “Δ”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), red Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) marked with Materialpruefungsamt logo and press work code “T2” stamped on the inside bottom of the case, leather straps holding the top are marked “jhg44” and “WaA41” (Gustav Genschow & Co., A.G.) | ddx : 268379 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 270352 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering | ddx : 270352 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 271453 | Δ |
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ddx : 271453 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| Original : Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “271453” over “ddx.” and “Δ” (cold resistant grease marking, 1943 – 1945), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black leather Anknöpflasche (button flap).
Manipulated Forgery : This Dienstglas (“ddx” 6×30, 271453) should be black. Originally manufactured with a black “rice” body covering, the body of this service glass has since been stripped to bare metal, then painted with a modern application of Sandgelb (sand yellow) paint, and intentionally distressed to look deceptively old and well used in active military service. It is true that in September 1943, the standard Reichsluftfahrt Ministerium (German Ministry of Aviation) listed paint, RLM-79, SANDGELB (sand-yellow), was designated einheitsfarbe Europa (single color Europe), and was ordered to be used on all military equipment of the German armed forces, including tanks, trucks, other vehicles, artillery, and all kinds of smaller equipment, including Dienstgläser, and other optical equipment. However, this does not appear to be the case with this particular service glass (“ddx” 6×30, 271453). In this clearly documented case, the photographic evidence of obvious, blatant modern manipulation emphatically and conclusively hammers the nail of intentional deception firmly into the coffin of stark reality. This Dienstglas (“ddx” 6×30, 271453) is a manipulated forgery. The original black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) is no longer included, although the black leather Anknöpflasche (button flap) remains. |
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| 274709 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | ddx : 274709 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 275612 | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “275612” over “ddx”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | ddx : 275612 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 277115 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | ddx : 277115 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 277377 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, Infantry Rifle Regiment of the 115th Reg Stat at Darmstadt-Hessen | ddx : 277377 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 277558 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | ddx : 277558 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 278109 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | ddx : 278109 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 280897 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, red Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | ddx : 280897 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 282919 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | ddx : 282919 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 284317 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | ddx : 284317 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 300947 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “300947” over “ddx.” and “Δ”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black rubber Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | ddx : 300947 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 302718 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | ddx : 302718 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 303388 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, red Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) captured in North Africa by 8th Army soldier | ddx : 303388 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 303914 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | ddx : 303914 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 304572 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering overpainted with Sandgelb yellow paint, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “304572” over “ddx.” and “Δ”, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | ddx : 304572 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 305643 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “305643” over “ddx.” and “Δ” | ddx : 305643 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 309125 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “309125” over “ddx.” and “Δ”, black Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | ddx : 309125 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 309405 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “309405” over “ddx.” and “Δ” (blue), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black rubber Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | ddx : 309405 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 3103897 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, typographical error | ddx : 3103897 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 310974 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “310974” over “ddx.” and “Δ” (blue), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black rubber Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | ddx : 310974 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 312034 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “312034” over “ddx.” and “Δ” (blue), brown leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), Italy | ddx : 312034 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 313945 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “313945” over “ddx.” and “Δ”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | ddx : 313945 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 314384 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle, Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | ddx : 314384 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 315240 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “315240” over “ddx.” and “Δ” | ddx : 315240 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 317729 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, leather case marked “cxn” and “WaA 320” and “4” | ddx : 317729 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 31899X | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “31899x” (last number is not readable) over “ddx.” and “Δ” (blue), black leather button tab | ddx : 31899X mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 319228 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, Δ (blue) | ddx : 319228 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 319570 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “319570” over “ddx.” and “Δ” (blue), black leather button tab | ddx : 319570 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 320989 | + | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “320989” over “ddx” and “+” (blue), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black Bakelit (Bakelite) Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses, black leather Anknöpflasche (button flap) | ddx : 320989 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 324528 | Δ | Black “rice” body covering | ddx : 324528 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 326184 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | ddx : 326184 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 326386 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | ddx : 326386 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 326666 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | ddx : 326666 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 326872 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “326872” over “ddx.” and “Δ” | ddx : 326872 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 326877 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, leather case marked frn 44 on latch | ddx : 326877 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 327922 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “327922” over “ddx.” and “Δ”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black rubber Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | ddx : 327922 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 329666 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “329666” over “ddx.” and “Δ”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black rubber Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | ddx : 329666 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 329873 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “329873” over “ddx.” and “Δ”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black rubber Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | ddx : 329873 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 330753 | Δ | Reticle, Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | ddx : 330753 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 331299 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, England | ddx : 331299 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 331300 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, reticle | ddx : 331300 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943 – 1945 |
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| 334260 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | ddx : 334260 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 335225 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | ddx : 335225 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 335279 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | ddx : 335279 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 335886 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body overpainted with black paint, reticle, aluminum fittings, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “335886” over “ddx.” and ” Δ”, black leather Köcher (case) marked on top left WaA 112, top center “I”, and top right “E.LEITZ / WETZLAR” logo | ddx : 335886 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 336482 | Δ | Reticle, Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | ddx : 336482 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 338493 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “338493” over “ddx.” and “Δ”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black rubber Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | ddx : 338493 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 339385 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, aluminum fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “339385” over “ddx.” and “Δ” | ddx : 339385 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 340739 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | ddx : 340739 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 341095 | Δ |
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ddx : 341095 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 344516 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | ddx : 344516 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 344859 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | ddx : 344859 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 345012 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | ddx : 345012 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 345254 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | ddx : 345254 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 350006 | Δ |
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ddx : 350006 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 351700 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | ddx : 351700 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 351725 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “351725” over “ddx.” and “Δ”, brown leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black rubber Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses, black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | ddx : 351725 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 353382 | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “353382” over “ddx.” and “Δ” | ddx : 353382 mfg. about 19xx
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| 354476 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, captured in North Africa March 1943, 21 Battery E. 209 Cal | ddx : 354476 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 354676 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | ddx : 354676 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 354686 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | ddx : 354686 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 354766 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, brown Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover blank. right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “354766” over “ddx.” and “Δ” | ddx : 354766 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 355435 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body | ddx : 355435 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 404920 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, post war overpainted black | ddx : 404920 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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| 407751 | Δ | Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, black Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover blank. right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “407751” over “ddx.” and “Δ”, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black leather Anknöpflasche (button flap) | ddx : 407751 mfg. about 19xx “Δ” : 1943- 1945 |
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dow — Waffenwerke Brünn (Brno), Prerau (Přerov) plant, Moravia, Czechoslovakia (renamed ‘Opticotechna GmbH, Werk Prerau / Protektorat’ in 1943) |
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| S/N | C/R Mark | Identifying Features | Mfg / Maintenance | ||
| 23700 | + | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | dow : 23700 mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942- 1944 |
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| Fälschungen “dow” 113710 Fake
Dienstglas (113710) was originally manufactured with a black “Vulkanite” or “rice” body covering, but it is now painted with an unconvincing, “new looking, not quite right” shade of Sandgelb (sand yellow) paint. This particular Dienstglas (“dow” 113710) should be black, but its new Sandgelb color marks it as glaringly out of place, compared with other documented Dienstgläser within its serial number range. The cover up photography screams about things to hide. This Dienstglas (113710) is a fake. Manufacturer may be Meopta – optika, s.r.o. with WWII prism covers added It is not known that Waffenwerke Brünn (Brno), Prerau (Přerov) plant, Moravia, Czechoslovakia (renamed ‘Opticotechna GmbH, Werk Prerau / Protektorat’ in 1943) — “dow” — ever produced any Dienstgläser with a Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body. |
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| 123762 | Δ | Fälschungen “dow” 123762 Δ Fake
Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body, black rear lens fittings, left prism cover marked “dow” over “Δ” , right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “123762” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) Dienstglas (123762) was originally manufactured with a black “rice” body covering, but it is now painted with a Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body. This particular Dienstglas (“dow” 123762) with “Δ” cold resistant grease mark should be black, but its new Sandgelb color marks it as glaringly out of sequence, compared with other documented Dienstgläser within its serial number range. This Dienstglas (123762) is a fake. Manufacturer may be Meopta – optika, s.r.o. with WWII prism covers added It is not known that Waffenwerke Brünn (Brno), Prerau (Přerov) plant, Moravia, Czechoslovakia (renamed ‘Opticotechna GmbH, Werk Prerau / Protektorat’ in 1943) — “dow” — ever produced any Dienstglas with a Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body. Although Sandgelb (sand yellow) paint (einheitsfarbe Europa) was ordered to be used on new optical equipment produced after September 1943, and existing optical equipment was ordered to be repainted with the new sand yellow color, this does not appear to be the case with this particular Dienstglas (123762). Please refer to www.dienstglas.de.to for more information (photographic evidence). xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
dow : 123762 mfg. about 19xx Fälschungen Fake Manufacturer may be Meopta – optika, s.r.o. with WWII prism covers added |
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| 123763 | Δ |
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dow : 123763 mfg. 19xx Fälschungen Fake Manufacturer is Meopta – optika, s.r.o. with WWII prism covers added |
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| Fälschungen “dow” 123763 Δ Fake
Dienstglas (123763) was originally manufactured with a black “rice” body covering, but it is now painted with a Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body. This particular Dienstglas (“dow” 123763) with “Δ” cold resistant grease mark should be black, but its new Sandgelb color marks it as glaringly out of sequence, compared with other documented Dienstgläser within its serial number range. Also, the carrying strap attachments seen here on the modern Meopta body are straight — very different than the rectangular loops on a genuine Dienstglas. Different also to my eyes are the rear lens fittings — the modern Meopta a bit straighter than the slightly more flared rear lens fittings on a genuine Dienstglas. This Dienstglas (123763) is a fake. Manufacturer is Meopta – optika, s.r.o. with WWII prism covers added It is not known that Waffenwerke Brünn (Brno), Prerau (Přerov) plant, Moravia, Czechoslovakia (renamed ‘Opticotechna GmbH, Werk Prerau / Protektorat’ in 1943) — “dow” — ever produced any Dienstglas with a Sandgelb (sand yellow) painted body. Although Sandgelb (sand yellow) paint (einheitsfarbe Europa) was ordered to be used on new optical equipment produced after September 1943, and existing optical equipment was ordered to be repainted with the new sand yellow color, this does not appear to be the case with this particular Dienstglas (123763). Please refer to www.dienstglas.de.to for more information (photographic evidence). |
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| 304579 | KF | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “dow” and “KF”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “304579” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | dow : 304579 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 305613 | KF | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “dow” over “KF”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “305613” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | dow : 305613 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 305752 | KF | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “dow” over “KF”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “305752” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | dow : 305752 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 307455 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “dow” and “KF”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “307455” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | dow : 307455 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 309773 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “dow” and “KF”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “309773” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | dow : 309773 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 312549 | KF O | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “dow” and “KF” and “O” (blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “312549” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle) | dow : 312549 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 312845 | KF O | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | dow : 312845 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 314897 | O | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “dow” and “O” (blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “314897” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | dow : 314897 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 315842 | Black “rice” body covering, reticle, “M” (mils), case marked Eagle/1939 | dow : 315842 mfg. about 19xx
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| 316686 | O | Black “rice” body covering, reticle, leather button tab marked 1942 | dow : 316686 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 317960 | O | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, aluminum fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover marked “dow” and “O” (blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “317960” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), black leather Anknöpflasche (button tab) | dow : 317960 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 319842 | Black “rice” body covering | dow : 319842 mfg. about 19xx
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| 319930 | O | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “dow” and “O” (blue, filled in), right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “319930” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | dow : 319930 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 324386 | O | Black “rice” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “324386” over “dow” and “O” (blue, filled in), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | dow : 324386 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 324441 | O |
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dow : 324441 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 326571 | O | Black “rice” body covering, now painted white, aluminum fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “326571” over “dow” and “O” (blue, filled in), black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap), now painted white | dow : 326571 mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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dym — Runge u. Kaulfuss (Ruka), Rathenow, Brandenburg, Deutschland |
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| S/N | C/R Mark | Identifying Features | Mfg / Maintenance | ||
| 98479 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, reticle, black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case) | dym : 98479 Mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 99155 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, reticle, black Bakelit (Bakelite) Köcher (case), Norway | dym : 99155 Mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 99271 | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked “dym” over “K.F.”, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “99271” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), black Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, black leather Trageriemen (carrying strap) | dym : 99271 Mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 110888 | O | Black “rice” body covering | dym : 110888 Mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 114342 | O |
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dym : 114342 Mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 114667 | O | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | dym : 114667 Mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 120895 | O | Black “rice” body covering, reticle, Mediterranean, all markings on right side | dym : 120895 Mfg. about 19xx “O” : 1942 |
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| 121591 | + | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | dym : 121591 Mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 122046 | + | Black “rice” body covering, reticle, “20” inside two squares, all markings on right side | dym : 122046 Mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 122174 | + | Black “rice” body covering, reticle | dym : 122174 Mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 123109 | + | Black body, reticle, Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses marked 1939 | dym : 123109 Mfg. about 19xx “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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dzl — Optische Anstalt Oigee, Berlin-Schöneberg, Deutschland |
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| S/N | C/R Mark | Identifying Features | Mfg / Maintenance | ||
| The German “General Army News” of October 7, 1939 contains information about Dienstglas serial numbers, referring to 6×30 Dienstglas of Hensoldt u. Söhne, Mechanisch-Optische Werke AG, Wetzlar (bmj) to production number 383621, of Optische Anstalt Oigee, Berlin-Schöneberg (dzl) to production number 21651, and of Optische Werke G. Rodenstock, München (eso) to production number 203501, thereby establishing serial numbers of at least these three manufacturers up to October 7, 1939. | |||||
| 1478 | + | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, brass fittings, black Bakelit (Bakelite) rear lens fittings, left prism cover blank, right prism cover marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “1478” over “m” (mils) over “dzl +” (in blue), not marked “H/6400” but has reticle, black leather Trageriemen (carrying case) |
dzl : 1478 “+” : 1942 – 1944 |
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| 5036 | KF + |
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dzl : 5036 mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 19707 | Black “Vulkanite” body covering, aluminum fittings, left prism cover marked with “OIGEE / BERLIN” logo, right prism cover originally marked “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “19707” over “H/6400” Strichplatte (reticle), now overwritten with “Dienstglas” over “6×30” over “19707” over “dzl”, right and left front bridge supports both marked with WaA 217 stamps | dzl : 25902 Mfg. about 19xx
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| 25902 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, reticle, reportedly 1944 manufacture | dzl : 25902 Mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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| 30083 | KF | Black “rice” body covering, reticle, small arrow on left prism cover, Okularshutz (eye piece protector) or Regenschutzdeckel (rain protection cover) or Benutzerkappe (user cap) for rear lenses | dzl : 30083 Mfg. about 19xx “KF” : 1940 – 1941 |
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emv — Hertel & Reuss, Optik Und Feinmechanik, Kassel, Hesse, Deutschland |
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