Original WWII U.S. Naval Gun Factory Mark 37 9x63 Binoculars by Bausch & Lomb - dated 1943 & 1944 Russian Artwork & Posters and another later in 1956

and another later in 1956 to become CVS-18

could vary slightly

A large rear sighting assembly was an identifying feature of the Italian mark and a two-banded arrangement was seen on the long wooden body leading up to the muzzle

which indicates manufacture in August (8) of Showa era Year 13

but stored separately

Original WWII U.S. Naval Gun Factory Mark 37 9x63 Binoculars by Bausch & Lomb - dated 1943 & 1944 Russian Artwork & Posters and another later in 1956Original Item: Only One Available. This is an very good condition rare genuine pair of U. S. WWII Navy Mark 37 Binoculars, only small numbers of these powerful large binoculars were made as they were exclusively issued to Captains and Gun Fire Control Officers of the Battleships and Cruisers. Providing these was the responsibility of the Bureau of Ordnance, often abbreviated as the BU. ORD.. There were made by modifying the standard BU. SHIPS. (Bureau