ZEISS DIENSTGLAS 7X50
The Zeiss Dienstglas 7x50 was one of the most respected and widely used military binoculars produced by Carl Zeiss during the Second World War, serving with the Heer, Kriegsmarine, Luftwaffe, and Waffen-SS. The designation “Dienstglas” (service glass) indicated an officially accepted military optical instrument, while the 7x50 specification referred to seven-times magnification and 50 mm objective lenses, a combination that provided an excellent balance of magnification, brightness, and field of view. Manufactured with the exceptional optical precision for which Zeiss was famous, the binocular featured high-quality prisms, robust metal construction, and a waterproof design capable of enduring harsh battlefield conditions. Many examples included a ranging reticle that allowed soldiers, artillery observers, naval personnel, and reconnaissance units to estimate distances to targets with remarkable accuracy. The large 50 mm lenses delivered superior light-gathering capability, making the Dienstglas 7x50 particularly effective during dawn, dusk, and night operations, an advantage highly valued by observers aboard U-boats, surface vessels, and Luftwaffe airfields. Markings often included military acceptance stamps, manufacturer codes, and branch-specific identifiers, making surviving examples important historical artifacts today. Renowned for its durability, clarity, and reliability, the Zeiss Dienstglas 7x50 remains one of the finest military binoculars ever produced and is highly sought after by collectors, historians, and enthusiasts of German military equipment from the Second World War.
Korvettenkapitän
Herbert Schultze (1909-1987) was one of the most successful and widely
known U-Boot commanders of the Kriegsmarine during the early years of
the Second World War, achieving fame as the commander of U-48, one of
Germany’s most successful submarines. After taking command of U-48 in
1938, Schultze began a remarkable combat career in the Atlantic, where
his aggressive yet often highly publicized adherence to traditional
naval prize rules brought him international attention. During the
opening months of the war he sank numerous Allied merchant vessels,
including Royal Sceptre, Winkleigh, Firby, and many others, while
conducting a series of highly successful patrols that resulted in tens
of thousands of tons of enemy shipping destroyed. His growing record of
success, leadership, and effectiveness in disrupting British maritime
supply lines led to the award of the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on
1 March 1940. Schultze continued his operational achievements
throughout 1940 and early 1941, eventually reaching a total of more than
169,709 gross register tons of 26 Allied shipping sunk, making him one
of the leading U-Boot aces of the period. In recognition of these
continued successes while commanding U-48, as well as his sustained
contribution to the Battle of the Atlantic and exemplary leadership
within the U-Boot-Waffe, he was awarded the Eichenlaub zum Ritterkreuz
des Eisernen Kreuzes on 12 June 1941 as the sixth U-Boot
commander to receive that distinction. Shortly afterward he was
withdrawn from frontline patrol duty and assigned to command the 3.
U-Flottille at La Rochelle, later serving in several important staff
positions under Großadmiral Karl Dönitz.
Source :
https://www.bild.bundesarchiv.de/dba/de/
No comments:
Post a Comment