Original U.S. WWII Unissued Condition M3 6x30 Binoculars by Nash-Kelvinator with M17 Leather Case - Dated 1943 Technical Handbooks & Manuals with some service wear and

with some service wear and fading to the chin strap

PBMs were used on anti-submarine patrols

which matches the numbers on the bottom front of the frame and on the breech locking lever

This handsome example in zinc shows frosted finish on silver maltese cross

There are also leaves on either side of the legs

Original U.S. WWII Unissued Condition M3 6x30 Binoculars by Nash-Kelvinator with M17 Leather Case - Dated 1943 Technical Handbooks & Manuals with some service wear andOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M3, M13 and M13A1 binoculars were issued to all branches of the U. S. military during WW2. The M3 was the first model, which was acceptable, but was superseded by the M13 and M13A1, which resolved issues with the M3, particularly with regard to water proofing. The later models also introduced coated optics to reduce glare. A total of 43,378 were made at an original price of $72 ea., however the majority were the