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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.
