No 39 Mk II AK & S 1943 OS 818GA No 15659 Sighting Telescope ^ Pdr Anti-Tank Gun 18th series making it attractive for collectors

making it attractive for collectors of WWI militaria

and the enduring bond between the soldiers and their leaders

An original inert Imperial German 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge bearing the C 5 1917 headstamp

The brass has been shaped and polished to form a functional card holder

This historic piece of military equipment reflects the practical and life-saving measures implemented during World War II

No 39 Mk II AK & S 1943 OS 818GA No 15659 Sighting Telescope ^ Pdr Anti-Tank Gun 18th series making it attractive for collectorsThe No. 39 Mk II Sighting Telescope, commonly marked as AK & S 1943 OS 818GA No 15659, was designed for use with the British 6 pounder anti tank gun during World War II. This telescope, produced by A. K. & Sons, played a critical role in enhancing the accuracy and effectiveness of the 6 pounder, an essential weapon in the Allied arsenal for countering German armored vehicles. With a rugged construction to endure harsh battlefield conditions, the Mk II