Chako
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Hello all,
Does anyone recognize this WWII era Japanese binocular maker's logo? On a blue-cased set marked "No.2727 12x50 Field 6.1."
Thanks for all help.
Best regards, C.
Edited by Chako (11/03/09 01:22 PM)
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potts34
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Hi Chako a picture may help identify your binoculars, also try posting on the vintage thread that's where all the vintage 'buffs' hang out!
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Chako
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Hello potts34,
Thanks, a picture should help....not sure why it didn't show up the first time. Is there a link to the vintatge group, I can't locate it in the Forum listings?
Regards, C.
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EdZ
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See the thread in this forum titled
Vintage and Classic Binoculars discussions
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Erik D
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Those two characters are the Kanji character for Tokyo:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo
I'd assume that's Mount Fuji in the background. Tokyo & Mount Fuji, Two of the most common symbols associated with Japan. Can't tell you much more than that right now without digging into vintage binocular web sites.
I have not seen that symbol in 40 years of using binoculars myself. But one of the CN members from Japan may be able to help.
ERik D
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Tamiji Homma
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Those two characters are the Kanji character for Tokyo:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo
I'd assume that's Mount Fuji in the background. Tokyo & Mount Fuji, Two of the most common symbols associated with Japan. Can't tell you much more than that right now without digging into vintage binocular web sites.
I have not seen that symbol in 40 years of using binoculars myself. But one of the CN members from Japan may be able to help.
ERik D
I think Erik is right. The mountain is probably Mt. Fuji. The two letters are Tokyo.
I may be able to locate the logo. I've seen Japanese web site cataloguing logo of eyepieces, telescopes, binoculars before. Let me look around. If I find anything, I'll report back here.
Tammy
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Chako
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Thanks everyone. Here are some extra images that possibly might help. Regards, C.
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Chako
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Image 2
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Erik D
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Nice binocular. Is the eye relief very tight?
Here is Fan Tao's Japanese bino page to help you get started:
http://fantao.home.att.net/japanese.htm
Look for the J-B or J-E mark near the front of the Prism housing or central hinge.
ERik D
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Tamiji Homma
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Hi Chako,
I am not certain but I think it is made by Tokyo Kougaku (Tokyo Optics). However, binoculars that I found on web are mostly smaller size...
According to a few Japanese websites, Tokyo Kougaku started in 1932, built binoculars mainly for Japanese Army. The same page mentioned that Nihon Kougaku (Nikon) built binoculars for Japanese Navy.
Looking at your photo, it is in very good shape. I haven't located the logo (Tokyo in Kanji and Mountain, probably Mt. Fuji) yet. It must be newer model. It is just my guess. I'll look around. Actually I am having fun reading stories behind these old Japanese binoculars. It is fascinating stuff 
Tammy
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Erik D
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Found a 12X50 of similar body style & eye piece design. Fuji Photo Optical: http://fantao.home.att.net/fpo12x50.htm
Just wondering, is the battleship gray color of the hard case original or due to age and wear? Don't recall seeing one like that before. But I wasn't into vintage binos till last year, either.
ERik D
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Chako
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Thank you both for your help with this ID.
The case color came out good in the photos and seems un-faded. Case interior is the same material as the exterior, only in white. There are two loops for filters inside the lid, black woven case strap with sliding buckle stitched up like wartime Japanese military.
With the exception of the extra screw in the resr covers, this set does look very much like the Fuji Meibo at the fantao site. I've tried to contact him direct to see if he has seen this logo before.
Thanks again, C.
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