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RAF MK.VIII Flying Spectacles

Code: G16905

Stores Ref. 22c/961. Size medium. By British American Optical (BAO). Standard WW2 issue MK.VIII anti-glare spectacles/sunglasses with grey/green tinted lenses in steel wire frames with side-arms having 'wrap-around' ear pieces. Very good condition bar a couple of small chips to the edge of the right lens (see photo). The arms open quite widely and have a little distortion.  They are Air Ministry ref. number marked. The original hard case is rather grubby and worn with some loss of the faux leather covering. Stores ref. G16905.