RAF sunglasses, type F, cased

RAF sunglasses, type F, cased

Code: G22681

SOLD

Stores reference 22G/1108.  Size large.  Post WW2 issue.  Introduced in the late 1940s these are virtually identical to the standard WW2 issue MK.VIII anti-glare spectacles/sunglasses and the sidearms are even stamped as such.  They have grey/green tinted lenses set in steel wire frames having side-arms terminating with sprung 'wrap-around' ear pieces.  Stamped 'HCO' , MK.VIII, 22G/1108 and with war department broad arrow.  The frame is tarnished with verdigris despoits but would clean up very easily.  Good hinges,  lenses and case.  Stock code G22681.