Historical information

See Cat No. 10160 Frederick Simons.

Physical description

Air crew goggles - the main frame is flat brass into which the two lenses are set. The lens' are in a two piece design set at 2 angles mounted on the top. Front is a small anti glare lens of a squarish design. The pivot for same has a spring loaded locking mechanism. This can be locked into an up or down position. The space for the nose has a layer of soft liable leather. The goggles are held to the face with 2 large semi stretch cord rings. The rings in turn have a 32 cm leather strap joining the rings at the back of the aircrew's head. Inside is a leather section at the top of the nose bridge and there is a block of India rubber above and below each eye. The metal work is all painted black.