Exceptional WW1 British MK.IX Trench Periscope

A near mint condition MK.IX hand held trench periscope made by R & J Becks in 1918, this stunning example retains very good working optics (slight tint present) and has no damage or chips to the glass lense, there is approximately 99.6% of its field green paintwork present along with a clean dint free wooden handle.
The main green/khaki painted tube bears a faint ink inspection stamp "PASSED O.M.G T.I.L.B
Overall length 23 inches.
The best I have encountered.

Code: 50644