Thanks again for your insights. The binoculars have a clear letter type, not at all Gothic and the letters are not worn at all. They are in all caps. The left side reads "8x30, CARL LEISE, WETZLAR, GERMANY" and the right side reads "8x30, SPORTSTER, %100 COATED, FEATHERWEIGHT." I also noticed that the leather strap is stamped "West Germany." I don't know the difference between E-Body and roof prism. I'll try another web search to see what I can come up with.