WW1 Broad Arrow Stamped Snipers Observer Telescope, Tel Sig Mkiv, 1917

The MKIV Observer Signalers Telescope was first introduced c1915 just after the start of WW1, and soon after adopted and issued to the first Sniper/Observer pairs, formerly referred to as 'sharpshooters' in the early stages of WWI.
The quality of construction from Negretti & Zambra is second to none. The build quality is robust, with a thick gauge of brass and quality leather throughout.
The optics still produce a sharp image with accurate colours, which would have been essential for the sniper's observer to identify enemy targets and gather intelligence accurately.
This telescope would make a fine addition to any WW1 collection and could still function as a usable spotting telescope in its own right.