Original U.S Spanish American War Era Four Draw Brass Spotting Telescope with Sharkskin Cover - Signal Department U.S. Army ger although some were used by

although some were used by the 6th Airborne Division during the Normandy Invasion in June

The inside of the cover has a round maker stamp that reads K - T - CO / 1918

They saw service in the west

This example bears the manufacturer's logo of a Knight's Helmet (Ritter-helm) on the blade ricasso

and anti-aircraft machine gun

Original U.S Spanish American War Era Four Draw Brass Spotting Telescope with Sharkskin Cover - Signal Department U.S. Army ger although some were used byOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely four draw spotting telescope from the Spanish American War era, and it definitely appears to be a rather upmarket example, with a sharkskin cover for the main barrel. There are also fittings on either end, which look like they originally took some type of shoulder strap or carry handle. The telescope is marked on the smallest barrel by the eye piece with the issue information: Signal Department U. S.