Original U.S. WWII M13 6x30 Binoculars by Nash-Kelvinator Corp. Dated 1944 with M17 Leather Case MG 42 Ammo Storage The bottom of the pommel

The bottom of the pommel shows a partial U

the most common of which was for the stock maker to bind the stock with wax soaked cord and and conduct a controlled burn leaving dark brown stripes

The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads ZD 217

The following month the squadron earned a second DUC for its performance during Big Week

CUMMINGS in dark ink

Original U.S. WWII M13 6x30 Binoculars by Nash-Kelvinator Corp. Dated 1944 with M17 Leather Case MG 42 Ammo Storage The bottom of the pommelOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M3, M13 and M13A1 binoculars were issued to all branches of the U. S. military during WW2. The M3 was the first model, which was acceptable, but was superseded by the M13 and M13A1, which resolved issues with the M3, particularly with regard to water proofing. The later models also introduced coated optics to reduce glare. A total of 43,378 were made at an original price of $72 ea., however the majority were the