Original Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine WWII set of Japanese "Rabbit Ear" Artillery Periscope binoculars, manufactured by Nikko. They are marked 8 x 6° and YASHIMA TOKYO / No.103329, and come complete with an adjustable original tripod. The optics are excellent fully functional. Both focus diopter adjustments work, though they are a bit stiff, as does the angle control.
These are a small desktop sized optic that were used by Imperial Japanese Army Officers for Artillery sight and range purposes. Larger examples were used in the trench to peak over the top without the observer losing their head. Comes complete with a painted canvas carry case. The case is in very good shape, though unfortunately the shoulder strap is broken, and the leather closure strap has broke slightly as well.
The optics are approximately 2 feet tall when mounted on tripod, and make a great display piece!