Original British WWI Era Spotting Telescope for Trench Use by Parker-Hale 20th Century There is a number 56

There is a number 56 stamped on the underside and side of the blade release

It also bears the marking of Armes Automatique Lewis

Admiral Gardner died in 1821

In fact this was known as the “interim” uniform that transitioned from the RFC to the Pale Blue RAF that was began issue in 1919

Interior leather sweatband has average wear and is a bit stiff

Original British WWI Era Spotting Telescope for Trench Use by Parker-Hale 20th Century There is a number 56Original Item: Only One Available. Made by one of England's greatest Gun and Accessory Makers, the PARKER HALE Company of Birmingham. This is a fine telescope, as used by British Officers in the Boer War and the Great War of 1914 1918. It is of all brass construction and measures 34" fully extended including its front Sun Shade. It is a FOUR draw telescope and measures just 10" when collapsed. The last draw with the eyepiece has a ranging scale to