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USAAF 'Used' Welco Fog Free Goggles

SOLD

Code: SOLD-835



By Welsh Industrial Eye & Protection Equipment (Welsh Mfg. Co. Prov. Rhode Island. These black rubber goggles feature a central lens division and a large bulbous moulding for the wearer@APOS@s nose. This is fitted with rubber @APOS@baffles@APOS@ so that when the wearer breathed out air was directed away from the lens and out through the nose section. They also feature plastic vents at each side of the frame - possibly modified as they appear to have been covered with paper. Simple adjustable black webbing strap and a one-piece polarizing celluloid lens. All a little dusty but other than the potentially modifed side vents in good @APOS@+@APOS@ original condition. Whilst these were intended primarily for ground use they were tested for aircrew use although not standardized. See p. 269 of @APOS@Vintage Flying Helmets@APOS@ for an indential pair of these scarce goggles. Stock code G18618.