Original U.S. WWII Unissued (Non-Serialized) Condition M6 6x30 Binoculars by Bausch & Lomb with M17 Leather Case P-1853 Enfield these numbers were hand stenciled

these numbers were hand stenciled into jackets and mistakes were frequent

The buckle body is solid bent nickel alloy

The grip is nicely checkered

This helmet is stamped 559B which indicates the approximate manufacture date of July 1943

There is overall light weathering and rust speckling on the metal components of the hilt

Original U.S. WWII Unissued (Non-Serialized) Condition M6 6x30 Binoculars by Bausch & Lomb with M17 Leather Case P-1853 Enfield these numbers were hand stenciledOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M3, M6, 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 The M3 was the first model, which was acceptable, but was superseded by the m6, M13 and M13A1, which resolved issues with the M3, particularly with regard to water proofing.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