CF25

Prismatic binoculars with extending sun shades and a leather carrying strap. Each eyepiece is independently adjustable and has a choice of three filters (yellow, grey, green) that can be deployed by means of levers on each tube. The sun shades are of a diaphragm type that was patented by Barr & Stroud in 1934. The maker's name, the government broad arrow, and patent information are all inscribed on the body of the binoculars.

Object Details

ID: NAV0053
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Binoculars
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Barr & Stroud Ltd
Date made: circa 1940; circa 1942 circa 1935
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Frank Collection
Measurements: Overall: 70 mm x 195 mm x 165 mm