Nice antique, identified civil war binoculars taken from a residence in Atlanta during the Battle of Atlanta in 1864. Scrimshaw on one side with guidons marked "2", and crossed sabers marked "2". Opposite side marked Presented to/Major J. And "A souvenier/of the night/we torched/Atlanta/July/1864".
The glasses are in good condition, focus is good, lens just a little cloudy from being so old. Compact size is 4" x 2-3/8". Case is in good condition, snaps closed and opens with a push of the button. The item "Civil war binoculars in original case captured at the battle at Atlanta" is in sale since Tuesday, May 22, 2018.
This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Other Civil War Original Items". The seller is "atthediggings" and is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. This item can be shipped worldwide.