Ratisbon's - Top
Display your banner here
Results 1 to 6 of 6

Type 89 Binoculars by Suzuko

Article about: I have just obtained a pair of what, I hope, are Japanese military issue binoculars made by Suzuko. Searching through old threads, they appear to be Type 89's, 6 x 9.3. The hinge cap appears

  1. 10-13-2021, 02:58 PM #1
    bestmsdt
    bestmsdt is offline
    ?

    Default Type 89 Binoculars by Suzuko

    I have just obtained a pair of what, I hope, are Japanese military issue binoculars made by Suzuko. Searching through old threads, they appear to be Type 89's, 6 x 9.3.

    The hinge cap appears to have an inspection mark of 東, tou of Tokyo. However the first and sixth strokes (top horizontal and the vertical) appear to be a little stylistic rather than the printed form.

    What is the significance of "JES neji"? And is this only found on war-time production?

    They are in good order, and seem to be very well made. The case is dated Showa 16, for 1941.

    Cheers,
    Tony

    Type 89 Binoculars by SuzukoType 89 Binoculars by SuzukoType 89 Binoculars by SuzukoType 89 Binoculars by SuzukoType 89 Binoculars by Suzuko
    Click to enlarge the picture Click to enlarge the picture Type 89 Binoculars by Suzuko   Type 89 Binoculars by Suzuko  

    Type 89 Binoculars by Suzuko  
    . .
  2. 10-13-2021, 04:02 PM #2
    monkeyboy
    monkeyboy is offline
    ?

    Default

    Yes, they're wartime. The JES is Japanese Engineering Standard.
    . .
  3. 10-13-2021, 05:51 PM #3
    ghp95134
    ghp95134 is offline
    ?

    Default

    The stamp is dated
    昭十九
    Shō 19 [1944]

    -- Guy
    . .
  4. 10-13-2021, 06:46 PM #4
    bestmsdt
    bestmsdt is offline
    ?

    Default

    Hi Guy,
    If you mean the stamp on the case, I am pretty sure it is a 6, just looked again.
    Cheers,
    Tony
    . .
  5. 10-13-2021, 08:10 PM #5
    ghp95134
    ghp95134 is offline
    ?

    Default

    Hi Tony,

    I was on the fence whether it was a 六 or 九. I finally thought it was closer to 九; but having the item in hand makes for a better evaluation than just viewing the image.

    — Guy
    . .
  6. 10-13-2021, 08:13 PM #6
    ghp95134
    ghp95134 is offline
    ?

    Default

    You know , sometimes looking at an expanded image just does not pay off. I just looked at the reduced image it clearly looks like a 六.

    — Guy
    . .
« Japanese Military motif Bakelite cigarette case with original Japanese cigarettes, worth $175 price tag? | Edo period sword? »

Similar Threads

  1. Is this a german WW2 used type of binoculars

    In Field Equipment And Accessories of the Third Reich
    09-09-2021, 10:56 AM

  2. Important! ww2 german vehicle type please hlp me with this part type its from canno??truck??or armoute car???

    In Germany WW1 and WW2 armour, artillery and vehicles
    01-01-2020, 04:45 PM

  3. Field Binoculars - Rudolf Lang cased, Voightlander und Sohne binoculars

    In Field Equipment And Accessories of the Third Reich
    08-06-2016, 07:25 AM

  4. ww1 binoculars - not the usual type.

    In WW1 Allies: Great Britain, France, USA, etc 1914 - 1918
    03-12-2015, 11:53 PM

  5. WK2 RAF Fliegerhaube Type B / RAF leather type b flying helmet BATTLE OF BRITAIN

    In Field equipment, kit and other
    06-17-2014, 10:20 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Militaria Romandie - Down
Display your banner here