Dienstglas 6x30 Ddx Serial Numbers

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Hi Jonathancol, you have an interesting set of 6x30. I would love to know its history. A few personal observations: (i) serial # 337462 is medium in the sandfarben colour range of binoculars.

The highest serial number is 407794 The ddx transition from black finished binocular bodies to sandfarben was about 270684. (ii) based on serial numbers and the lubrication code ddx serial #337462 was made about early 1944. (iii) the binocular case is a commercial case.Not a Heer contract case.

The photos of the neck strap provided dont show much detail. The strap is quite broad but I believe it is genuine.

This strap appears to have attachment tabs which once upon a time would be secured to the side of a rubber or bakelte rainguard (Benutzerkappe). This has been detached. (v) When you look closely at the photos of ddx Serial #337462 it is apparent that there are two distinct paint colours, different coloured eyecups,and different types of base metal on the prism covers. It looks as if the left binocular assembly and the right binocular assembly are different paint colours /different production batches. Also the top right prism cover should possibly show more wear on its leading edges to be consistent with the overall wear and tear on the binocular body. I will let the reader draw his own conclusions as to when this coming together of the two halves occurred.

Excellent info! So, DAK would be tan, but painted over black? DDX would be one of the primary makers as well? The wear on the right side is substantially more (possibly used by someone right handed) than the left, but it shows wear as well. I can definitely see the question about the tan being different, but in person it is the same with different shades showing from dirt and use. I also did not see anything that would make me think that one half was pulled off and a new one added. Here are some pics.

THOSE are ddx aka voightlander. These are the most common you will come across. Cag are the second most common. The tan ones usually sell for a little more that the same type in black.

Anyway the paint loss isnt wear. Its just flaking off due to oxidation of the pot metal the body is made of. Wiping the body down with some wd40 will slow this down. Also: What Willi means is if you had a black set with hand applied tan paint these would be considered tropical or A.K. There is no chance any ord.tan binos made it to africa.

A real mistery I always run into things (originals of course) which are hardly identifiable Hardly a mystery. Pre 1939 Busch Dienstglas. Many other makers (almost all) out there don't have a break down by year, so there are thousands of these perfectly identifiable 'mystery' items out there. Also many good lists of Dienstglas that have been tabulated by collectors that can give you an idea of time of production. Font adidas 2006 model. Yes, the cases are mostly era specific, bakelite being later. Interesting you should mention 'different squads,' Busch are also the only maker I can remember that holds the distinction of some very interesting (fantasy item?) RZM SS marked Diesntglas, which I for one will just assume they are fakes.

Link to thread posted below. Thank you for the list! I've already seen this. I'm not a binocular expert, so I meant the 'different squad' by mountain troops, drivers etc, it was just some kind of 'idea'. The RZM SS marked Diesntglas that you showed me it's fake definately. It's the same kind of model like mine WITHOUT those fake markings, a later one in aluminium, the serial number is way over than mine's.

Furthermore, mine hasn't got the Rathenow word on it, but it doesn't mean nothing. I accept now then it's a pre 1939 model somewehere in the 30's.