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Presidential Binoculars

The "Presidential Binoculars" were awarded by an American president on behalf of the American people to a foreigner who contributed to the rescue of an American or Americans at sea.

Description:
A deluxe pair of binoculars with accompanying storage bag. Under the left splash guard is an inscription with a special mention of the recipient and his deeds. The design of the binoculars varies.

Wepster, Jan Pieter* July 10th, 1886
† November 2nd, 1942

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