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WWII Japanese 8cm Aircraft Binoculars by Takatiho

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WWII Japanese 8cm Aircraft Binoculars by Takatiho
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WWII Japanese 8cm Aircraft Binoculars by Takatiho, 15 x 80mm 4, Made in 1942, #42 with matching case. Marked with the Kugisho "Naval Air Technical Department" characters. Metal plate on the matching numbered case reads in Japanese "8cm Binoculars Telescope (For Airborne Use) / Storage Case No. 42 / Dated August, Showa 17 / Designed by the Naval Air Technical Arsenal - Manufactured by Takatiho Seisakusho Co., Ltd." Lenses remain in excellent condition, with only a slight haze seen inside, mostly on the left side, when looking from the objective end. Individually-focused oculars, with diopter adjustment markings from -4 to +2. Aluminum plate at the top states that when the desiccant paper inside turns from blue to pink, measures should be taken to dry the piece. Green paint on the body is very good on top. Below, worn areas were touched-up with a lighter green enamel. An aluminum mounting plate is attached using the existing holes and accepts a 1/2" diameter rod. Brass lens covers are present. Wood case measures 10-1/2" x 21-1/2" x 8-1/2" and remains in very good condition, with secure dovetailed corners. Top has two old splits but nothing loose. Hardware is in good condition, with one replacement screw on the right latch. Green felt on the inside supports is worn. Leather pieces are in good condition. Parts list affixed inside the top shows two keys, which are missing. Red and dark green colored ocular filters look to be the only small parts present. Binoculars are 18-1/2" long and weigh 18 lb. Est.: $1,500-$2,000.