Maker: Carl Zeiss Jena (Germany)
Model: Turact 8x
Serial Number: 375268 (Production year: 1914)
A historic, high-utility set of First World War period field glasses featuring two highly detailed presentation inscriptions:
- Left Plate: "CAPT. A.J. DUNN."
- Right Plate: "From E. FOWLER / May 1915"
Historical Provenance:
Archival records heavily correlate this piece to Captain Andrew Joseph Dunn of the Australian Army Medical Corps (A.A.M.C.). Captain Dunn officially deployed from Sydney in May 1915—directly matching the presentation month engraved on the prism housing. He went on to serve prominently in various Commonwealth military hospital sectors throughout the war, including extended postings in England. Private purchase German optics like these were highly coveted personal deployment gifts for officers heading to the front lines.
Condition Report:
Honest, original cosmetic wear and patina to the black paint finishes commensurate with field use. The mechanical individual diopter focus adjustments rotate smoothly. The optics remain functional for their age, showing standard light internal dust/vintage haze but no heavy clouding or fatal prism damage. Complete with its original, heavily aged brown leather neck strap.
Perfect investment piece for serious collectors of WWI militaria, ANZAC provenance items, or early Zeiss optical history.
Dimensions:
- Weight: 500g
- Width: 15cm
- Depth: 10cm
- Height: 5cm
Terms:
Available for local pickup in Thornleigh 2120, or can post anywhere worldwide/nationwide at buyer's expense.
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