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i believe these areWWI french possably british military field glasses (binoculars) they hve brown leather and what could be brass there are some words around the eye pieces that say lemair fab with t and a line under it then the word Paris and what looks to be a jet plane they look to be in pretty good shape but the case is not so lucky its top is missing and the case looks beat up
Category
Militaria
Medium
brown leather brass maybe
Distinguishing marks
lemeir fab paris
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
6x4x6 inches
Date Period
wwi
Weight
3 to 4 lbs
History
not much info
Price Paid (If known)
200.00
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Re: WWI french military field glasses binoculars
These date back to the early years of the 20th Century and were reportedly used by the French Military in World War One. They do survive in large numbers though, so what you paid is about top dollar, I've seen them go at auction for around $50.00.
Re: WWI french military field glasses binoculars
Civil War Era Binoculars, By LeMaire of Paris, France, Fine.
6” x 5.5” binoculars used during the Civil War. LeMaire of Paris, France was one of the major world suppliers of binoculars and these were popular with officers on both sides of the war. The binoculars are marked ""LeMaire Fabt Paris"" on each eyepiece with the small bee logo.
Your's looks like it's in really good shape.. If you had a name on the case of a famous person would be better.Top is missing on case?.
(looks to be a jet plane ) It's a Bee...Price is all over the place.. Good Luck.
Re: WWI french military field glasses binoculars
Thank you for all the info i bought these for my dad and needed all the info i could give him first lol.they are in really good shape other than the case and yes the top is missing.And I guess my eyes are not what they once were if I thought a bee was a jet .