| Place | Europe: Western Front |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30056 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Optical equipment |
| Physical description | brass |
| Place made | France: Paris |
| Date made | 1914-1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
French Field Glasses (binoculars) : Private J J Beattie, 18 Battalion AIF
Description
French field glasses (binoculars) with central focus and non-adjustable eye distance. Diameter of objective lenses 47 mm. Magnification approximately 2X.
History / Summary
Used by Private Joseph James Beattie of 18 Battalion, AIF from Manly, NSW. Beattie trained as a civil engineer before enlisting 16 March 1916. He served as a signaller and was wounded in the chest in August 1918, returning to Australia 9 December 1918.