BACKGROUND: The German army used a wide variety of optical enhancement items with the 6 x 30 power, (6 power magnification with a 30mm diameter objective lens), binoculars being the standard issue optics utilized by all branches of service. Although the 6 x 30 power binoculars were the standard issue, specialized personnel such as Artillery observers, Reconnaissance personnel, Searchlight personnel, etc., required stronger optics and assorted larger power binoculars were issued to these specialized personnel on a limited basis. When issued the standard 6 x 30 power binoculars came equipped with assorted accessories which included the binocular carrying case.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Scarcer than the typical binoculars. Maker marked "rln" for Carl Zeiss Jena. Also marked "Dienstglas 6 x 30", (Service Glasses), and a serial number, "151741". US Vet bring-back, directly from the family!