D.F. stands for Doppelfernrohr, which is German for "double telescope." The polished steel rangefinder flak binoculars were used to locate enemy aircraft and direct accurate anti-aircraft flak fire artillery at them and they were also used on U-boats and fortifications.
Made in polished steel and aluminium, with ribbed adjustable lens housings and a horizontal adjusting knob, the right side stamped ‘D.F.10X80’, with maker's code DKL.
Condition:
In excellent original condition with the original lenses, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 136 cm x Width 97 cm x Depth 97 cm - Lowest Setting
Height 202 cm x Width 97 cm x Depth 97 cm - Highest Setting
Dimensions in inches:
Height 4 foot, 5 inches x Width 3 foot, 2 inches x Depth 3 foot, 2 inches - Lowest Setting
Height 6 foot, 7 inches x Width 3 foot, 2 inches x Depth 3 foot, 2 inches - Highest Setting
Our reference: A4224
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