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LOT 1103
French WWII 'Donkey Ears' Trench Periscope
1940S A.D.
11 5/8 in. (1.69 kg, 29.5 cm).
Aluminium bodied binocular trench periscope with green finish, fitted with folding handle and leather neck strap; with original leather case fitted with shoulder strap and belt/webbing loop.
ProvenanceThe Kusmirek Collection, UK.
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