{"product_id":"vintage-military-optical-prism-assembly-assy-nov-1979-sealed-desiccated-pack","title":"Vintage Military Optical Prism Assembly ASSY Nov 1979 Sealed Desiccated Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVintage Military Optical Prism Assembly ASSY Nov 1979 Sealed Desiccated Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal military optical prism assembly dated November 1979, preserved in its unopened sealed desiccated storage pack. A fascinating piece of Cold War-era military technology and an increasingly scarce example of unused military optical equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical prism assemblies were critical components within military sighting systems, observation equipment, ranging instruments, fire-control systems and specialist optical devices. The fact that this example remains factory sealed within its original desiccated packaging makes it particularly desirable to collectors of military surplus, optics, engineering components and Cold War technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew old stock. Unopened sealed desiccated pack. Preserved in original storage packaging since manufacture or military storage. Packaging may display age-related marks, labels, creasing or storage wear consistent with over four decades of storage. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNovember 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 ASSY (Assembly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDated November 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold War-era military component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal sealed desiccated storage pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnused new old stock condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary optical equipment component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold exactly as shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced during the height of the Cold War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary optical systems relied heavily on precision prism assemblies for image correction, light transmission and sighting accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuch components were commonly used in observation instruments, optical sights, periscopes, rangefinding systems and military viewing equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesiccated packaging was used to prevent moisture damage and preserve optical quality during long-term military storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany surplus optical components were never issued and remained in reserve stores for decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly unusual Cold War military surplus item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed examples are considerably harder to find than loose components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong appeal for military optics collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent display piece for technical, engineering and military collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteresting crossover item between militaria, science, optics and industrial history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original sealed packaging adds significantly to the historical interest and provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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 collections\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sealed packaging has not been opened for inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact equipment compatibility is unknown\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Voyage Bird UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51495019577484,"sku":"TVB-327197709761","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0376\/0793\/2044\/files\/1_9be43389-2baa-44b0-87c1-7645825ef175.jpg?v=1784297577","url":"https:\/\/www.thevoyagebird.co.uk\/products\/vintage-military-optical-prism-assembly-assy-nov-1979-sealed-desiccated-pack","provider":"TheVoyageBird","version":"1.0","type":"link"}