{"product_id":"1979-military-prism-assy-nato-1240-optical-assembly-sealed-desiccated-pack-nos","title":"1979 Military PRISM ASSY NATO 1240 Optical Assembly Sealed Desiccated Pack NOS","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1979 Military PRISM ASSY NATO 1240 Optical Assembly Sealed Desiccated Pack NOS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal military optical prism assembly marked PRISM ASSY and carrying NATO stock classification 1240, preserved in its original sealed desiccated storage package. An increasingly scarce piece of Cold War military technology offered in untouched new old stock condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNATO stock class 1240 covers optical sighting and ranging equipment, placing this component firmly within the field of military optics. Components such as these were manufactured to extremely high standards for use in specialist military instruments, observation systems and optical equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNew old stock condition. The package remains sealed and unopened. The original desiccated packaging was designed to protect sensitive optical components from moisture during long-term military storage. Packaging may show minor age-related storage wear. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Item Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary optical prism assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked PRISM ASSY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNATO stock class 1240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDated 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal sealed desiccated package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold War military surplus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnused new old stock condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold exactly as shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured during the Cold War period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNATO class 1240 relates to optical sighting and ranging equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical prism assemblies were critical components within military observation and sighting systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary optical components were produced to precise engineering tolerances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany reserve optical spares remained in storage for decades without being issued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare find in sealed original packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong appeal for military surplus and Cold War collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent technical display piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteresting crossover between militaria, optics and engineering history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sealed desiccated pack adds provenance and collectability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreasingly difficult to find untouched military optical components from this period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold War collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary optics collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary surplus enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineering and scientific displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum and educational collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch and restoration reference collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage remains unopened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact equipment compatibility is not confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a military surplus collectable component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease inspect all photographs carefully before purchasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photographs show the exact item you will receive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked carefully and dispatched securely from the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more military surplus, Cold War equipment and unusual technical collectables in our store, \u003cem\u003eThe Voyage Bird\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\/ Organization:\u003c\/strong\u003e NATO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Military\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService:\u003c\/strong\u003e Army\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Militaria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Voyage Bird UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51495019970700,"sku":"TVB-327197746017","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0376\/0793\/2044\/files\/1_dda77942-3911-44db-8012-118ec92b8919.jpg?v=1784297599","url":"https:\/\/www.thevoyagebird.co.uk\/products\/1979-military-prism-assy-nato-1240-optical-assembly-sealed-desiccated-pack-nos","provider":"TheVoyageBird","version":"1.0","type":"link"}