Original Imperial German WWI Reichswehr-Named Fernglas 08 Binoculars with Leather Case by E. Leitz, Wetzlar - Unteroffizier Stegner U.S. Flags The leather is mostly smooth

The leather is mostly smooth

which also functions as the sear to hold the hammer back

It is constructed of blue gray wool

thus warning the soldier of its presence (though rather late to do much about it

Original Imperial German WWI Reichswehr-Named Fernglas 08 Binoculars with Leather Case by E. Leitz, Wetzlar - Unteroffizier Stegner U.S. Flags The leather is mostly smoothOriginal Item: Only One Available. This 6x25 field glass is WWI manufactured and of superior quality to wartime examples. Small field glasses were highly preferred by German officers due to their convenience. This example still has clear optics and leather carry case. It is nicely marked as follows on the central adjustment: Fernglas 08 No. 94664 Condition definitely shows wear, but these retain the original leather neck strap. The included leather