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ARTIFACT:
This is a World War II United States Army Air Forces / United States Navy Type AN-6530 Aviator Goggles Mid war Streamlined Vent.The goggles have early streamlined vents on either side and are marked AN-6530 on the bridge. The lenses are fixed in place with a foam frame but the hinged bridge is able to flex slightly. Used by the Army, Navy and Air Force during WWII, the goggles were produced by only two manufacturers: Chas Fischer Spring Co. and American Optical. This was upstaged in 1944 by the B-8 goggle, making this an item that was used only a short time. Original Strap & Green Lenses, Cuhion May be an excellent Replacement. Good Pair to wear.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII
SIZE:
Main section of goggles: approximately 2-7/8" in height and 6-1/8" in width; strap is adjustable measuring approximately 18"+.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Glass, nickel-plated brass, steel, rubber foam, elasticized cotton strap.
ATTACHMENT:
Strap with buckle, hook at sides.
MARKINGS:
"AN-6530" on bridge. "OV" "O" on both lenses "PATENTED THE CHAS FISCHER SPRING CO. BROOKLYN, N.Y." under the left side lens frame.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a WWII aviator gear collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-JST-35-19 LCIEX10/31/19 PSLDJEX10/19 SCFEX08/03/22 repVCFJX
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The goggles have some spots of light wear to the frames; foam is intact and Original Strap & Green Lenses, Cuhion May be an excellent Replacement. Good Pair to wear.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
