Original British WWI Officer's Three Draw Trench Telescope by Ross of London - Dated 1915 U.S. Civil War Plume holder on left hand

Plume holder on left hand side for parade use

where it was shaped into a point to form a skull crusher

Blade length is approximately 26" and overall length 37"

as the nickel is more easily dented than the plated steel used later

Original British WWI Officer's Three Draw Trench Telescope by Ross of London - Dated 1915 U.S. Civil War Plume holder on left handOriginal Item: Only One Available. From the wonderful Telescope Collection we purchased last year in England this is a Classic Officer's private purchase, top of the line three draw trench telescope. It is marked on the smallest barrel by the eyepiece with the maker information: ROSS, LONDON 1915 This Telescope was also an official military pattern, which is marked on the smallest barrel opposite the maker: (Broad Arrow) TEL SIG (Mk III) ALSO G. S.