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LOT 1111
French WWII Trench Periscope
1940S A.D.
15 3/4 in. (1.36 kg, 40 cm).
Aluminium rotating bodied vertical trench periscope with camouflage finish, marked 'GT=6 / MICRO:GRADES' to one side and M.G. / No.34185' to other, fitted with hinged wood handle; including original leather case with loops for belt/webbing.
ProvenanceThe Kusmirek Collection, UK.
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LOT 1111
French WWII Trench Periscope
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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