Summer Fine Art and Collectibles Auction
Lot 105A:
Description
World War II binoculars, 7 x 50, by Bausch & Lomb, Rochester NY, SN# 1128CG. Bought and used by the gunnery officer (From Weare NH and Dartmouth Grad) on the USS Cowell (DD-547) during the invasion of Okinawa. USS Cowell sailed from Saipan 27 March 1945 for the invasion of Okinawa and covered the diversionary landings during the assault on 1 April, then took up the radar picket duty which was to bring her a Presidential Unit Citation by successfully shooting down her own share of Japanese aircraft with antiaircraft fire. Complete with original B&L case
Condition report:
Very good condition including case, great optics
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