Description
This is a scarce pair of World War II United States Army Air Forces/United States Navy aviator sunglasses with brown lenses. The glasses are by American Optical Company (A. O.) and come in a cool leather case with a paper label inside that is in great condition.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Glasses: approximately 5-1/8" in width, 4-3/4" in length (arm) and 2-1/16" in height.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Glass, plated brass, resin, plastic, leather, paper label.
ATTACHMENT:Case snaps shut.
MARKINGS:GLASSES - FLYING, SUN TYPE 1 AN6531-1 1 PAIR AMERICAN OPTICAL COMPANY P.O. (33-038) 45-410-AF 3532A; GENUINE (AO) LEATHER stamp on case.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VFEX12 LBDEX8/12 SeBDEX11/14
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent--): The glasses and case are in excellent condition with only minor wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.