Description
This is a Rare circa 1915 Pre-RFC Acceptance Triplex Safety Glass Aero Mask Pilot Goggles. As worn by Royal /flying Corps Aviators in Early WWI.
VINTAGE:Early WWI, Circa 1915.
SIZE:Approximately 4-3/8" in height x 8-5/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Leather, fur, elasticized cotton, Glass, steel.
ATTACHMENT:Strap, buckles.
MARKINGS:This is from a large collection of WW I items which we will be listing more of over the next months. VAJJV19 LGIEX09/22 SGJJX04/14/23
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine): The Leather is remarkably supple and strong. The Fur is in excellent condition and Glass is in good condition, and elasticized cotton still has a little bit flexibility. There is some separation on both side and a small hole in the silk around the goggle lenses.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.