Original U.S. WWII M3 6x30 Binoculars by Nash-Kelvinator Corp. dated 1943 with M17 Leather Case French & Indian War Appears In excellent operational condition

Appears In excellent operational condition however some paint loss on the exterior surface

At the beginning of World War II on 1 September 1939

marking beneath a Broad Arrow is the left side of the barrel assembly directly in front of the cylinder together with the British Army Inspector's mark of TP with addition proof markings

although this helmet appears to be a British Para Helmet

In the words of historian Eric Larrabee

Original U.S. WWII M3 6x30 Binoculars by Nash-Kelvinator Corp. dated 1943 with M17 Leather Case French & Indian War Appears In excellent operational conditionOriginal 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 The M3 was the first model, which was acceptable, but was superseded by the M13 and M13A1, which resolved issues with the M3, particularly with regard to water proofing.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