It seems that the equipment is from another optical company in Japan, since
the company name (the last character roll) is different from "Zuiko". From
the top roll, it looks like the model is 93 and it is a 50cm periscope. The
third roll is manufacturing date, Feb 1944.
C.H.Ling
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank van Lindert" <Frank.van@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Hi fellow list-members.
>
> I don't know if this message has Olympus content, but that is
> precisely what I want to find out....
>
> I own an old WW-II trench periscope (originates from Japan) which
> MIGHT be an Olympus instrument.
>
> Who can help me with the translation of the Japanes text on the
> model/type plate sitting on the case?
>
> You can see it here:
>
http://home.hccnet.nl/frank.van.lindert/Frank/pictures/Periscope/periscope_1
.jpg
>
http://home.hccnet.nl/frank.van.lindert/Frank/pictures/Periscope/periscope_2
.jpg
>
> Of course I also asked Tomoko (older list members will remember her!)
>
> Thanks for your help in advance.
>
> Frank van Lindert
> Utrecht NL.
>
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