GWF1967 Posted 12 April , 2017 Share Posted 12 April , 2017 I found a pair of Prismatic binoculars in the origional case; made by " Optomerists. H.M. Government. W. Watson and Sons Ltd. Est.1837. 313, High Holborn." The case is in good condition,broad arrow stamped, but missing straps, it looks as though they were removed. A capital G is stamped on the lid. The rear of the case has been named to "Lieut. J.T. Ball. 16th Man. Regt". The Binoculars are marked W. Watson and Sons 1916. Prismatic No.3 MK.II x6 18614. I searched t'internet and found a (deleted) 2006 thread from the Forum, including the reply by John_Hartley below. Enlisted 1892. No. 3669. 1/4th Manchester Reg. Commisioned. L.G. 1/4/1915. Temp. Q.M. Hon Lt. 11/3/1915. MID. L.G. 26/5/1917. MC. L.G. 1/1/1918. Temp. Q.M. Hon. Capt. 11/3/1918. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trajan Posted 13 April , 2017 Share Posted 13 April , 2017 Great find with a fascinating history connected to it! Julian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMurphy Posted 20 July , 2021 Share Posted 20 July , 2021 G’day Guy, I have just logged into the forum for the first time in about 4 years and stumbled across your message and this post. As I think you know, CAPT JT Ball is my Great-Grandfather. So now I am very curious (and very excited!!) as to where you found these?? Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 20 July , 2021 Author Share Posted 20 July , 2021 Hi Dave, Welcome back. I’ve sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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