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Carl Zeiss Jena DRP Feldstecher Verge 8×20 Binoculars: (4″ High) (Property of Lt-Col T H G Stevens, OBE, India 1st Sappers & Miners) Carl Zeiss Feldstecher 8 binoculars D.R.P. c1900Marked T.H.G. Stevens / P.W.D. BURMAOwn a piece of history…
Antique Zeiss binoculars, believed to be the property of Lieutenant colonel T.H.G. Stevens, OBE, a high ranking officer, endowed with the OBE, (Order of the British Empire). Of King George V 1st Sappers & Miners, serving in India/Burma.(BELIEVED TO BE THOMAS HARRY GOLDSWORTHY STEVENS)https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=Z1e-BAAAQBAJ&pg=PA523&lpg=PA523&dq=THOMAS+HARRY+GOLDSWORTHY+STEVENS&source=bl&ots=N0AH6cUfEF&sig=fEd8bAxwxVIoVyPqHMggwO980Tw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj9jPWT89vbAhWIUlAKHfPrAlEQ6AEISTAL#v=onepage&q=THOMAS%20HARRY%20GOLDSWORTHY%20STEVENS&f=falseVery interesting lot: Here we have a pair of antique Carl Zeiss Feldstecher 8 binoculars that are engraved with the name T.H.G. Stevens, – and P.W.D. Burma. Given the period in question, it seems almost certain that these field glasses belonged to a very distinguished gentleman /military officer, who is associated with India and Burma at that date. It’s said that such field glasses were the preserve of only officers and wealthy individuals in those times, and would cost the equivalent of a months wages. The unusual name, as printed, plus geographical region, plus period and occupation, means there can be little doubt matching these field glasses to Lt-Col T H G Stevens, OBE. (see below)My initial research regarding this name found a statement from National Army Museum web site, shown below, which refers to various items in their archive…”Summary of the civil and military service of Lt-Col T H G Stevens, OBE, 1st Sappers and Miners, 1900-1921″. (National Army Museum) https://collection.nam.ac.uk//inventory/objects/results.php?unit=royal&page=60 (3rd section down)More detective work is needed, but almost certain to be the same gentleman as owned these binoculars, as per the inscribed name and Burma detail. It appears this military man may have (at some point) worked with the Burmese P.W.D. (Public Works Department), where his (Sappers & Miners) engineering know-how would be very sought-after in the early 20th century. P.W.D. Burma was strongly associated with the military. https://www.angloburmeselibrary.com/public-works-department.htmlCondition: Mainly good. Some wear, and distress to black leather covering, suggestive of use during ones career. Metal rubbed, as per photos. Strap still good. Good working order. Still visually appealing.Size: Unusually small and compact in size, standing about 4 inches in height.Very rare item. Museum piece.
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Category: Collectables:Militaria:World War I (1914-1918):Other World War I Militaria
Location: Paignton,
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