Original U.S. WWII M3 6x30 Binoculars by Nash-Kelvinator Corp. dated 1943 with M17 Leather Case French & Indian War cleaning rod bayonet

cleaning rod bayonet

This example was originally manufactured at Harpers Ferry Armory circa 1816-1834

In the words of historian Eric Larrabee

although this helmet appears to be a British Para Helmet

Below this is it stamped with the manufacture date of [19]43

Original U.S. WWII M3 6x30 Binoculars by Nash-Kelvinator Corp. dated 1943 with M17 Leather Case French & Indian War cleaning rod bayonetOriginal 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 The M3 was the first model, which was acceptable, but was superseded by the M13 and M13A1, which resolved issues with the M3, particularly with regard to water proofing.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