Original U.S. WWII Navy Mark 21 SARD 7x 50 Binoculars by Square D - Bureau of Aeronautics Issue Helmets Illumination inside the binnacle became

Illumination inside the binnacle became a problem so non ferrous metal lanterns were introduced for use at night

A very nice early example of an SA dagger from a top maker

We have not been able to figure out exactly what unit

The leather finish has some checking

the other coffee and tafia spirit

Original U.S. WWII Navy Mark 21 SARD 7x 50 Binoculars by Square D - Bureau of Aeronautics Issue Helmets Illumination inside the binnacle becameOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition pair of WWII U. S. Navy Mark 21 SARD 7x 50 Binoculars by Square D specifically designed for the Bureau of Aeronautics. When the mission was to observe movement across a wide expanse of sky or water then a binocular with a much wider field of view was justified. Several wide angle binocular models were commissioned specifically for the Bureau of Aeronautics whose vital work included