Original German WWII Steel & Bakelite Panzer Tank Cupola Dual Prism Periscope - Maker & Waffenamt Marked Spanish American War very common on officer's swords

very common on officer's swords

These jackets were often referred to as a “Driver’s Coat” as the outer canvas shell acted as a barrier to protect the wearer from wind and (was somewhat) water resistant

The surfaces on the guards are smooth with good crisp edges and precise accent grooves

This ramp was part of the feed block casting

The poster is offered in excellent condition and comes professionaly framed

Original German WWII Steel & Bakelite Panzer Tank Cupola Dual Prism Periscope - Maker & Waffenamt Marked Spanish American War very common on officer's swordsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a wonderful piece of German WWII Panzerkorps militaria: the dual prism wide angle periscope for the Prismakoppel (prism cupola) of armored vehicles. A cupola was an extension of the commander's hatch, on the turret, which in this case allowed a safe view of the exterior through one of these periscopes when it was fitted into the housing on the hatch. These were used on the PzKpw III & IV, StuG III & IV,