Bidspirit auction | Two pairs of vintage prism

Two pairs of vintage prism binoculars including a British military issue example - Two pairs of vintage prism binoculars of varying sizes. The larger pair is of British military pattern, featuring metal bodies with a black textured covering. The right prism cover is engraved with the field of view specification Field 8.2 degrees above a broad arrow crowsfoot mark, signifying government issue. The central bridge cap is stamped with the serial number 135228. This instrument is fitted with a leather neck strap. The smaller pair is a compact set of prism binoculars with a similar black textured finish and metal hardware. It features incised markings on the central pivot which are largely illegible due to wear. A leather strap is wrapped around the body of this second pair. Included with the lot is a single brown leather hard-shell carrying case with a shoulder strap. The front catch of the case is set with a circular metal mount featuring a red triangular emblem, a trademark associated with A. Kershaw and Sons of Leeds.