priv Posted 11 November , 2004 Share Posted 11 November , 2004 I have a pair of 1918 dated Binoculars, No. 3 MkII - with very clear lenses and the garticules still in place. On both the binos (made in Leeds by Kershaw) and the leather case, by W.H. Whisson there is a very distinc mark and I woonder if anyone could confirm what it means ? On the case - it looks like 2 Govt Arrows (crowsfeet) vertically placed and joined at the point - giving a X with a I through the middle - top to bottom. On the Binos it is similar, but on each half (lense unit) by the makers and models name it has a similar mark, though in this case it looks more like 3 oars crossing, with one end bigger than the other. Apologies for the awful description, but I do not have a digicam or working scanner at the moment. Many thanks.................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 11 November , 2004 Share Posted 11 November , 2004 My understanding is such "back to back" arrows denoted that an item has been legally sold as government surplus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museumtom Posted 11 November , 2004 Share Posted 11 November , 2004 Arrows touching (point on) means that the item is obsolete, and sold out of service. See my posts in markings on guns ammo etc.. Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priv Posted 12 November , 2004 Author Share Posted 12 November , 2004 Many thanks Tom and Andrew, that has fully answered my question. On re-studying the marks - with this knowledge, you can see that an Upper arrow has been added. Thank you both for your rapid responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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