Doppelfernrohr 03 by C. P. Goerz, Berlin

[smellie]

Made a big mistake this past weekend: went to a gun show with too little money! Don't we all?

Friend got a neat set of German binos, with case, lovely condition, and we are looking for information regarding the binos themselves, the unit they are marked to, and possible value.

The binos themselves are marked as made by C.P. Goerz, Berlin and the model evidently is DF '03. They are marked "Trieder Binocle" on one tube and the other tubs is marked D.F. 03 & Fach, with "U.F. Nr. 12629 and Dienstglas" in a box approximating the manufacturer's logo.

There is a serial number as well: 287755

In addition, they are marked "K" scratched into one leg, likely an initial from the former user.

As well, they are unit marked to 11R9, which should be 11th Infantry Regiment, 9th Company, Imperial German forces. This marking is painted on the binos and stamped carefully into the case.

I will have a couple of photos next week, if I can figure out how to get them up.

Any help out there? Please!

 

[The Queens Medalist 8687]

11R9. I had once read that simular markings on Wehrmacht equipment ment 11 Battalion 9th Company. Or perhaps your right anyways I've seen value of German binos go up in the last 10 years. Both WWI and II eras. If fuctional and no damage $150-$300 range and more for any special markings. Heavy Kreigsmarine binos are even more sought after.
I had a pair of metal WWI binos as a kid, but they disappearred with time.

 

[BadgerDog]

I will have a couple of photos next week, if I can figure out how to get them up.

Any help out there? Please!

Email them to me and I'll host them for you....

I have a old research book with all of markings for Imperial German regiments and other misc stuff. Remind me in an email and I'll drag it out from the packing boxes to see if I can find exactly what they are.

Sounds like a nice piece... congrats....

Regards,
Badger

 

[MG1918]

Hope this helps! Some years later. The K mark is purely a WWI proof mark for wartime service. It is on many optics and nothing to do with Kriegsmarine.
Mark