二战时期日本帝国陆军军官用双筒望远镜。 - 6×24 倍口袋双筒望远镜。 - 1920-1930 - 日本

日本原装官方微型军用望远镜。非常古老！型号和品牌已无从考证！所有者姓名：Morimoto 森本

WWII Imperial Japanese Army Officer Binoculars

This is an authentic standard-issue binocular carried by Imperial Japanese Army officers during the Second World War. Built on a solid brass chassis coated with textured black crackle paint, this compact model was designed for easy carriage by frontline commanders. Equipped with a central focusing wheel and individually adjustable eyepieces, it enabled officers to survey terrain and reconnoitre enemy movements.

Variants of this pattern were mass-produced by major Japanese optical manufacturers including Nippon Kogaku (Nikon) and Tokyo Kogaku. Widespread deployment spanned the China theatre, Southeast Asia and Pacific island campaigns. The worn paint patina and original woven lanyard retain genuine traces of field wartime service.

As vital observation gear for company and battalion commanders, surviving complete binoculars are highly sought primary artefacts for collectors of Japanese militaria, offering tangible evidence of frontline command equipment of the Shōwa era.

Short Catalogue Version

WWII Imperial Japanese Army standard officer binoculars. Robust brass body with original woven lanyard. Essential observation equipment for frontline Japanese officers, utilised across the China Incident and Pacific War. Exhibits authentic field wear from wartime service, a valuable original Shōwa military relic for historical collection.