Germany, Imperial. A G98 Sniper Scope, with Case, by Dr. Walter Gerard Hold one marked “Otwis-Plastik” on the

one marked “Otwis-Plastik” on the reverse

At the end of the war he held the rank of Colonel

A Saxon General Medal of Merit

all quality period strikings

Measuring 176x115mm

Germany, Imperial. A G98 Sniper Scope, with Case, by Dr. Walter Gerard Hold one marked “Otwis-Plastik” on the(Scharfschtzenzielfernrohr mit Etui). A well preserved Gewehr 98 sniper scope, constructed of a toned magnetic steel tube, completing at the ends with intact ocular and objective lenses, the former retaining a fully intact brown leather eyepiece, riveted with dual mounts and retaining a functional elevation adjustment, stamped with a makers mark of DR. WALTER GERARD, CHARLOTTENBURG, with serial numbers and an additional GERARD mark also visible