Rare WWI Cold Weather or High Altitude Aviator's Goggles Worn by USN Pilots & Bomber Crews
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Rare WWI Cold Weather or High Altitude Aviator's Goggles Worn by USN Pilots & Bomber Crews

Code: z99usnpg00012a


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ARTIFACT: This is a rare pair of cold weather/high altitude aviator's goggles used both by United States Navy pilots as well as bomber crews flying over the North Sea. The goggles are fur lined and have a continuation rather than a cut-out of the leather mask portion to cover the wearer's nose.

VINTAGE: Circa World War I.

SIZE: Approximately 6" in length and 2" in height (across lenses only, lying flat).

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Glass, leather, fur, elasticized cotton, nickeled brass.

ATTACHMENT: Strap, buckles.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Navy aviator personal gear collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-JMB-50-13 VEGEX9/13 SEJJX10/13

CONDITION: 6- (Fine): The goggles have some discoloration to the left lens; some holes/worn areas in cloth on side of lenses; strap is fragile, but still intact.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.