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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.

Provenance

The 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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