Original U.S. WWII M13 6x30 Binoculars by Nash-Kelvinator Corp. Dated 1944 with M17 Leather Case MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly instead of the usual sharksin

instead of the usual sharksin

in a scaled down form

There are some additional ink markings

For those Army members who had been cited for gallantry in combat

Original U.S. WWII M13 6x30 Binoculars by Nash-Kelvinator Corp. Dated 1944 with M17 Leather Case MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly instead of the usual sharksinOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M3, 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 The M3 was the first model, which was acceptable, but was superseded by the M13 and M13A1, which resolved issues with the M3, particularly with regard to water proofing.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 were the