Original Soviet Cold War Era TKN-1C Night Vision Periscope Optic for the PT-76 Amphibious Light Tank - A.A.F. Tank Museum Availability_Domestic The pommel is Waffenamt WaA253

The pommel is Waffenamt WaA253 marked and the blade ricasso is also marked with W

A native of Stoughton

Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 9 “HC-9” flew the HH-3A Sea King and during its existence was the only US Navy squadron whose mission was to provide Rescue and Recovery of Aircrews in a hostile environment and Insertion and Extraction of Special Forces wherever needed

it is unlikely parts were even available

and currently there is folded up paper inside the magazine pouch to help it keep its shape

Original Soviet Cold War Era TKN-1C Night Vision Periscope Optic for the PT-76 Amphibious Light Tank - A.A.F. Tank Museum Availability_Domestic The pommel is Waffenamt WaA253Original Items: Only One Available. This is a very nice Soviet issue TKN 1C ( 1 in Cyrillic) night vision periscope optic, as used on the PT 76 Soviet amphibious light tank, used during much of the cold war. During the Cold War era there was much in the way of development of various night vision devices, and the Soviet Union was no exception. This was one of several different versions developed, which we believe uses infrared light for visualization.