I will further discuss the use of this in another article that will be linked here. The right eyepiece features a reticle or Strichplatte in scale 6400 which is used to calculate distances. The binoculars have two adjustable eyepieces or Okulare with bakelite or aluminium end pieces. Later in the war binoculars where also finished in tan or Sandgelb paint. The metal ones where first furnished with a leather or pressed paper wrap and later in the war in different finishes such as Anodization, Paint or Bluing. These binoculars where made out of different materials such as Aluminium, Zinc and Bakelite. The first number (6) refers to the magnification and the second number (30) indicates the diameter of the objective lens (the light-gathering lens) in millimeters. 6×30 designates the capacity of the binoculars. The most common type is the 6×30 strength Dienstglas.

These where therefor engraved with Dienstglas noting the army property. These binoculars or Doppelfernrohr where expensive and strictly army property.

Home / Militaria Reference / Field equipment / 6×30 Dienstglas – Hensoldt Wetzlar 1938 6×30 Dienstglas – Hensoldt Wetzlar 1938ĭuring the war the German army issued binoculars to some of their troops with specialised functions. The Gruppenführer or group leader would have one for instance.