WWII Japanese Binoculars with Case – Type 89 6×24

These WWII Japanese binoculars with case are an original military optical set housed in their period carrying case. The binoculars are marked 6 x 9.3° on the right body, while the left body bears the Mt. Fuji logo and serial number 175105. Collector references identify this 6×9.3 pattern as a Japanese Army field binocular with a right-ocular ranging grid, and they distinguish the Fuji mountain logo from the separate star-in-circle inspection mark associated with the Tokyo 1st Army Arsenal.

WWII Japanese binoculars with case

The case retains its painted canvas covering and interior lining. The hinge functions properly, and the latch spring remains active. The exterior shows field wear, but the case remains in excellent overall condition. The characters on the case have been translated as Bridge on the left and Tall on the right, which remain part of the case’s present identification as recorded from the piece itself.

Fuji-marked 6×9.3° binoculars

The binocular bodies follow the compact Japanese military 6×24 format commonly seen on Army field glasses of the period. The right ocular contains the expected ranging grid. The Mt. Fuji mark identifies manufacture by Fuji Shashin Kōki K.K., a firm tied to wartime optical production, including military optics and related equipment. Collector references note Fuji-marked examples within this same wartime 6×9.3 military pattern.

Condition

The binoculars retain their yellow lens inserts. The left side remains clear and functional. The right side will require service. The bodies present well overall, and the visible wear is consistent with field use and storage rather than later alteration. The case remains especially strong, with its covering, lining, hinge, and latch all intact and functional.

Historical note

Japanese Army binocular production included several sizes and patterns, with compact 6×24 and 6×9.3 field glasses occupying a distinct place in wartime issue. The presence of the Fuji mark, serial number, and right-ocular graticule places this set within that broader military optical context. The distinction between the Fuji logo and the separate Tokyo 1st Army Arsenal star-circle mark also helps clarify the identity of the present example.

Listing disclaimer

This listing is representative of the item being sold and not necessarily the exact individual item pictured. Minor variations in finish, wear, markings, and small production details may appear from one example to another.

Militaria
Field Gear
Miscellaneous Equipment

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