German WWI Cased Binoculars (Fernglas 08) by Emil Busch, A-G Rathenow Police Cloth Insignia and/or outstanding bravery or merit

and/or outstanding bravery or merit in combat

which has faded to look like a dark steel color

The finish is mostly in place on this example

It is produced in field grey wool that is excellent

German WWI Cased Binoculars (Fernglas 08) by Emil Busch, A-G Rathenow Police Cloth Insignia and/or outstanding bravery or meritGerman WWI Cased Binoculars (Fernglas 08) by Emil Busch, A G Rathenow These are a model 08, also known as the Fernglas 08. These are finished in gray, with bakelite lens cases. The optics on these need a good cleaning but seem to be just fine. The eye distance adjuster does move with some effort and could probably use some oil and a good tune up. These do have a narrow field of view. The glasses are marked and do have a serial number. The leather