Original British WWI Mark V Wide Binoculars in Original Case by Oak Leather Goods Co. - Dated 1916 Category_Martini-Henry Parts The lower reverse guard is

The lower reverse guard is Gruppe/Gau marked Mi

which were plated and painted

The helmet does not have a chin strap or top tie string

This historical item comes more than ready to be cared for and displayed proudly

Original British WWI Mark V Wide Binoculars in Original Case by Oak Leather Goods Co. - Dated 1916 Category_Martini-Henry Parts The lower reverse guard isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice pair of British WWI Officers Field glasses, complete with their original brown leather case. During WWI, there were definitely supply issues with regards to optics, as the U. K. had long imported quality optics from Germany. With the outbreak of war, that was definitely no longer possible. Many sets of field glasses were then purchased in France, though this set seems to be original Manufacture.