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Els prismàtics Dienstglas 10x50 de la Wehrmacht, fabricats per Ernst Leitz a Wetzlar (Alemanya), són un exemple emblemàtic dels binoculars militars utilitzats durant la Segona Guerra Mundial. Aquest model, amb una amplificació de 10x i lents de 50 mm, ofereix una visió clara i lluminosa, ideal per a l'ús en condicions de camp, com les que requerien les unitats d'artilleria o els oficials superiors, incloent-hi figures com Erwin Rommel, conegut per utilitzar aquest tipus de prismàtics.

Fabricats amb materials resistents com alumini, acer i baquelita, aquests Dienstglas presenten un acabat robust amb un recobriment que sovint mostra signes d'ús, com ara petites rascades o desgast, però que manté la seva funcionalitat. Les lents, amb un sistema de prismes Porro, estan dissenyades per suportar temperatures extremes, especialment després de 1941, quan es van adaptar per al fred intens del front rus (la creu indica precísament això). Els binoculars estan marcats a la part dreta amb "Dienstglas 10x50", un número de sèrie i, a partir de 1941, el indicador del fabricant amb un codi de tres lletres. En aquest cas "beh" indica Ernst Leitz, de Wetzlar, el mateix fabricant que les famoses càmeres Leica.

Pel número de serie, semblen fabricats entorn 1943. Imagineu el que potser varen "veure" aquests binocles...

Internament tenen certs defectes, sobretot a la banda dreta, amb dany en un prisma i fongs en les lents, però els he fet restaurar i ara la imatge ha millorat molt.

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The Wehrmacht's Dienstglas 10x50 binoculars, manufactured by Ernst Leitz in Wetzlar, Germany, are an iconic example of military binoculars used during World War II. This model, with a magnification of 10x and 50 mm lenses, offers a clear and bright view, ideal for use in field conditions, such as those required by artillery units or senior officers, including figures such as Erwin Rommel, who was known to use this type of binoculars.

Made of resistant materials such as aluminum, steel and bakelite, these Dienstglas feature a robust finish with a coating that often shows signs of use, such as minor scratches or wear, but which maintains its functionality. The lenses, with a Porro prism system, are designed to withstand extreme temperatures, especially after 1941, when they were adapted for the intense cold of the Russian front (the cross mark shows that). The binoculars are marked on the right side with "Dienstglas 10x50", a serial number (which seems to indicate a production year of 1943) and, from 1941, the manufacturer's indication with a three-letter code. In this case "beh" indicates Ernst Leitz, from Wetzlar, the same manufacturer as the famous Leica cameras.

I wonder what these binoculars "saw"...

Internally the right side has some defects, like damage to one of the prisms, and fungus in some of the lens, but now they have been CLAed and collimated and the image is much better.

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IN ENGLISH BELOW THE LINE

Un dels prismatics més espectaculars de la Segona Guerra Mundial és el britanic CF-41 de la famosa marca óptica Barr & Stroud. Aquest model fou disenyat com a prismatics nocturns per a la Royal Navy, tot i que també fets servir per l'exèrcit durant la guerra molt més enllà, fins als anys 80 i la Guerra de las Malvinas.

Tenen diversos detalls interessants. Pel nº de serie, foren fabricats cap al 1945, potser a temps per a servir durant la guerra. Els CF41 comptaven amb conexions per a omplir-los amb aire sec i reduir la humitat interna, però aquests en concret no els tenen tapats. Finalment, un element especial d'aquests prismatics és que compten amb diversos filtres interns, que es mouen amb un selector. Els filtres son groc, verd i gris fosc, i ajuden a millorar el contrast en dies grisos o a contrallum.

A la part superior porta dues vegades la coneguda marca de propietat militar britanica, la coneguda com a "punta de fletxa" o "peu de corb". També està gravada en petit al costat del número de serie. Les grans marques de color groc indiquen que era un exemplar per a la Royal Navy.

Gràcies a WpgBinocular per la informació:

flic.kr/p/7HwZK1

flic.kr/p/7Ht2LX

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broad_arrow

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One of the most spectacular binoculars of the Second World War is the British CF-41 from the famous optical brand Barr & Stroud. This model was designed as a night binocular for the Royal Navy, although it was also used by the army during the war and much later, until the 80s and the Falklands War.

They have several interesting details. According to the serial number, they were manufactured around 1945, perhaps in time to serve during the war. The CF41 had connections to fill them with dry air and reduce internal humidity, but these in particular are covered. Finally, a special element of these binoculars is that they have several internal filters, which are moved with a selector. The filters are yellow, green and dark gray, and help to improve contrast on gray days or against backlight.

On the upside they bear twice the well-known British military property mark, known as the "broad arrow" or "crow's foot". There's also a smaller one by the serial number.

Thanks to WpgBinocular for the information about this model:

flic.kr/p/7HwZK1

flic.kr/p/7Ht2LX

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broad_arrow

IN ENGLISH BELOW THE LINE

Un dels prismatics més espectaculars de la Segona Guerra Mundial és el britanic CF-41 de la famosa marca óptica Barr & Stroud. Aquest model fou disenyat com a prismatics nocturns per a la Royal Navy, tot i que també fets servir per l'exèrcit durant la guerra molt més enllà, fins als anys 80 i la Guerra de las Malvinas.

Tenen diversos detalls interessants. Pel nº de serie, foren fabricats cap al 1945, potser a temps per a servir durant la guerra. Els CF41 comptaven amb conexions per a omplir-los amb aire sec i reduir la humitat interna, però aquests en concret no els tenen tapats. Finalment, un element especial d'aquests prismatics és que compten amb diversos filtres interns, que es mouen amb un selector. Els filtres son groc, verd i gris fosc, i ajuden a millorar el contrast en dies grisos o a contrallum.

A la part superior porta dues vegades la coneguda marca de propietat militar britanica, la coneguda com a "punta de fletxa" o "peu de corb". També està gravada en petit al costat del número de serie. Les grans marques de color groc indiquen que era un exemplar per a la Royal Navy.

Gràcies a WpgBinocular per la informació:

flic.kr/p/7HwZK1

flic.kr/p/7Ht2LX

www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-42264

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broad_arrow

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One of the most spectacular binoculars of the Second World War is the British CF-41 from the famous optical brand Barr & Stroud. This model was designed as a night binocular for the Royal Navy, although it was also used by the army during the war and much later, until the 80s and the Falklands War.

They have several interesting details. According to the serial number, they were manufactured around 1945, perhaps in time to serve during the war. The CF41 had connections to fill them with dry air and reduce internal humidity, but these in particular are covered. Finally, a special element of these binoculars is that they have several internal filters, which are moved with a selector. The filters are yellow, green and dark gray, and help to improve contrast on gray days or against backlight.

On the upside they bear twice the well-known British military property mark, known as the "broad arrow" or "crow's foot". There's also a smaller one by the serial number.

Thanks to WpgBinocular for the information about this model:

flic.kr/p/7HwZK1

flic.kr/p/7Ht2LX

www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-42264

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broad_arrow

IN ENGLISH BELOW THE LINE

Els binocles d'infanteria del exèrcit britanic foren força similars entre la I i la II Guerres Mundials, en especial per als models petits.

Aquests en concret son uns binocles Prismatic Nº 3, Mk. II, fabricats per A. Kershaw & Son Ltd. a Leeds el 1918. Probablement serví a les trinxeres del darrer any de la I Guerra Mundial. Comptava d'origen amb una reticula per a estimar distancies, però ja no la té.

A la part frontal porta dues vegades la coneguda marca de propietat militar britanica, la coneguda com a "punta de fletxa" o "peu de corb". De fet, esta gravada dues vegades cada vegada, el que implica que foren "llicenciats" del exèrcit en algun punt, i venguts a particulars. En aquest moment es quan segurament es va eliminar la reticula i sembla que el nou propietari probablement fou el que hi gravà el seu nom: H. E. Morrell.

Per desgracia estan desalineats, fent dificil el seu ús, tot i que la imatge és nitida.

www.ima-usa.com/products/original-british-wwii-no-2-mk-ii...

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British Army binoculars were quite similar between World Wars I and II, especially the smaller models.

These are an example of Prismatic No. 3, Mk. II binoculars, manufactured by A. Kershaw & Son Ltd. in Leeds in 1918. They were probably used in the trenches in the last year of World War I. They originally had a reticle for estimating distances, but no longer have it.

On the front they bear twice the well-known British military property mark, known as the "broad arrow" or "crow's foot". In fact, it is engraved twice each time, which implies that they were "licensed" from the army at some point, and sold to private individuals. At this time the reticle was probably removed and it seems that the new owner was probably the one who engraved his name on them: H. E. Morrell.

Unfortunately they are misaligned, making them difficult to use, although the image is sharp.

www.ima-usa.com/products/original-british-wwii-no-2-mk-ii...

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broad_arrow

IN ENGLISH BELOW THE LINE

Aquests son els primers prismatics militars que he comprat, fabricats i emprats durant la Segona Guerra Mundial.

Es tracta d'uns Mark 33, Model 0 propietat de la US Navy, Bureau of Ships, fabricats per Universal Camera Corp. a Nova York i datats el 1943. Les seves característiques optiques son 6x30, i crec que tenen les lents amb una capa antireflectant, el que en millora molt la qualitat. De fet, sembla que foren els millors binocles militars produits massivament durant el conflicte.

El seu desti usual sembla ser per a observació i reconeixemente en vaixells de la marina nord-americana, tant al Atlantic com al Pacific.

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These are the first military binoculars manufactured and used during World War II that I've bought.

They are Mark 33, Model 0 owned by the US Navy, Bureau of Ships, manufactured by Universal Camera Corp. in New York and dated 1943. Their optical characteristics are 6x30, and I believe they have the lenses with an anti-reflective coating, which greatly improves their quality. In fact, they seem to have been the best military binoculars mass-produced during the conflict.

Their usual destination seems to be for observation and reconnaissance on US Navy ships, both in the Atlantic and the Pacific.

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Early 20th century private postcard (probably from the 1910s) of father and mother sitting with their younger daughter standing between them, and the identically dressed older daughters standing behind them. Dressing twins alike is not a new phenomenon.

Unfortunately no additional information is available - not even the name of the photographer (though this is obviously taken at a professional studio). But it is likely taken in Sweden.

The two older girls counts as grown-ups here, with their hair pinned up. And it's not only their clothes that are matching, but even their jewelry, wearing as they are identical necklaces/brooches (you can't really tell which one it is). Not that I can say for sure that they are twins, nor that this is even a family - but it has every likelihood as everything is presented that way.

The younger girl has a brooch holding together a collar decorated with lace (probably removable), the same way her mother has some fancy lace around her neck and down the front of her black dress - also most likely pinned on. The father is also well dressed with a stiff collar (most likely removable too, it was quite popular at the time) and the hint of a chain to a pocket-watch.

Beobachtungsposten

Quartier Abbesses
Paris 18e

Denis Brumaud ©

Urban art at the Place Suzanne Valadon in Paris, France.

Gérard qui scrute et ma R16TX derrière..

Inktober 2024

INKTOBER2024 - 05 - Binoculars | Jumelles
Dahu ou chamois?
Encres - in Cahier piqué dessin uni Clairefontaine - 16x22 cm

Vraies ou fausses jumelles ?

Pour le week-end du 20-21 février 2010, Aelita a acceptée l'invitation des jumelles Gaumont à séjourner chez elle dans leur maison située à Rambouillet dans les Yvelines après que celles-ci furent invitées par Anthéa à déjeuner à l'Ermitage, ayant prit le temps de mieux les connaître depuis le réveillon de Noël 2009 où elle avait eu de la méfiance et réticence à leur égard en grande partie pour ce qu'elles ont fait à sa mère durant la période où elle était prisonnière de Green Phoenix du 30/12/1985 jusqu'au 30/12/1989 puis à partir de janvier 1990 où elles l'ont formé à devenir une redoutable mercenaire experte en kidnapping et bondage.

Cependant, Aelita étant d'une grande bonté, générosité et enclin à pardonner les crimes de Fany et Gaby sachant qu'elles ont veillé à prendre soin de sa mère pendant ses années de captivité, elle a décidé qu'elle serait la première à accepter de séjourner chez elles pour tester leur bonne foi et loyauté depuis que la CIA leur a accordé la rédemption de janvier 2008 à novembre 2009 où elles ont dû travailler pour l'agence pour expier leurs crimes si elles ne voulaient pas finir à la prison de Guantánamo comme y ont eu droit Hannibal Mago, Grigory Nictapolus et les autres membres de Green Phoenix.

Avant de partir, Fany et Gaby ont décidé de faire un jeu de simulation de kidnapping pour Aelita pour marquer l'évènement sachant qu'elles sont sapée en combinaisons de latex aux couleurs de celles portées par les spies Samantha et Alexandra Vasquez dans Totally Spies. La jeune femme a accepté sans réticence de se faire solidement ligotée/bâillonnée ayant pris énormément goût à cette activité depuis la première expérience vécu en août 2008 avec Yumi, ceci s'est déroulée dans sa chambre et ensuite elles ont descendu jusqu'au rez-de-chaussée.

Aelita s'apprête à passer un week-end qui s'annonce pour le moins surprenant en compagnie des amies de sa mère mais avant de partir, Anthéa a une annonce importante à faire : "Je vous confie ma fille mais faites attention à bien prendre soin d'elle, détachez-là une fois que vous arrivez à destination pour qu'elle puisse se déplacer librement et si jamais j'apprends que vous l'avez maltraité, je rapplique illico-presto et ça va chauffer sévère pour vos fesses. Est-ce que c'est bien compris ?"

Présentation de la carte avec transcription de la correspondance :
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Album cartes postales Haute-Marne :
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Editions Chapel, Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises

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7x50 binoculars produced by Carl Zeiss in Jena in 1939 in only 100 examples, with serial number 1892329, specifically assigned to the M.A.Za., or acronym "Marine Artillerie Zeugamt": they were in fact anti-ship coastal artillery emplacements of the Kriegsmarine. These binoculars, as can be seen from what is written on the right eyepiece plate, the letter "M" (Navy) with the "Reichsadler" identifies acceptance by the Kriegsmarine, assigning it to the district/zone "N. 3542 ( Unfortunately, to date it has not been possible to assign a geographical location to these codes).
On the left eyepiece plate the letter "T", or “Transparenzbelag”, indicates that the lenses are coated with an anti-reflection treatment which, thanks to this innovation, improved the transmission of light in the objectives by 80%. This system was developed and patented on November 1, 1935 by Aleksander Smakula, member of the Zeiss staff in Jena since 1934. Finally, "D.F. 7x50", stands for "Doppelfernrohr" which means binoculars with 7 magnifications and 50 mm diameter objective lenses.

It is equipped with special eyepieces called "Gasmask Okularen", rare, as they are perfectly intact, which have the function of being able to rest the eye completely and guarantee that constant distance necessary to view the entire image. In fact, if we remove the Gas Mask eyepieces and try to rest our eyes on the eyepieces, the same thing happens as looking through a sniper scope: if we do not respect the exact distance and centrality of vision on the lenses we will not be able to observe in a “perfect circle” the framed image.
The term Gas Mask was given to this version of "eyepieces" precisely because of the total isolation to which the eye is subject. In fact, just as happens with the gas mask once worn, one is totally isolated from external factors and in the specific case of these eyepieces, the observer was guaranteed a longer vision over time as he did not have the nuisance of dust especially the wind, factors which forced the observer to lose continuity of observation due to blinking and in the case of a "Marine Artillerie Zeugamt" position it was fundamental both in one direction or the other.
The 7x50 Gas Mask binoculars have slightly convex lenses with a larger diameter than the common 7x50 in order to allow a wider field of view and the size of the lenses brings more light to the observer's eyes resulting in clearer and more visible images bright.