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German ww1 aviation pilot goggles FOUR WAY FOLDING Split GLASS LENS motoring

$ 78.67

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: Goggles show heavy use, but still in solid condition
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    Ww1 German
    1900s Motoring and Early World War I Flying Goggles
    Folding, 4 way glass
    This goggle type has its roots in France, with most references relating them to ‘early French types’. The earliest advertisement sighted for this kind is dated 1904. They may have been a development of the 19th century ‘Railway Spectacle’ with protective glass side panels. They could be folded into a very compact shape and allowed good peripheral vision.
    Shows use, uncleaned. Broken worn original strap.
    Leather shows heavy wear, trim is worn around nose and edges
    Leather between lenses is cracking
    Lenses have light scuffs
    Vent holes above and over lenses
    Goggles were stored flat for many years
    Condition of goggles assumes may flight hours
    Approx 10 1/2" x 3" at widest part without the straps