Original U.S. WWI X7.5 Model 1918 Trench Periscope by Wollensak Optical Co. With Leather Case French & Indian War and the machine embroidery is

and the machine embroidery is in great shape

so the crossguard and pommel are a bit loose

which was different each year

This model was a copy of the Soviet SPSh-44 Flare pistol used during World War II

The name and details of the recipient were impressed on the edge of the medal

Original U.S. WWI X7.5 Model 1918 Trench Periscope by Wollensak Optical Co. With Leather Case French & Indian War and the machine embroidery isOriginal item: Only One Available. Measuring 19 inches in length, this is a very nice WWI Era Model 1918 Battery Commanders periscope. In X 7. 5 power, these were used to help view and plot artillery attacks from behind cover, to avoid exposing the commander to danger. The bottom of the periscope still has the manufacturers markings: TRENCH PERISCOPE NO. 10 X7. 5 MODEL 1918 M. F. G'D BY WOLLENSAK OPT. CO. ROCHESTER, N. Y. U. S. A. No. 4517 R. G. C.