Germany, Luftwaffe. A Set of Flight Goggles with Case, by M.W., c.1941

(Schutzbrille). A set of flight goggles, constructed of large, elliptical curved lenses set into a light metal frame, stitched to a two-piece moulded rubber eye pieces, the two lenses join across the bridge of the goggles by a small metal linking bar that houses an adjustable screw which holds the two eye pieces together, maker mark MW 41 on bar, with a wide, adjustable, elasticated head strap constructed of tan material, accompanied by a metal storage case and an extra pair of lenses, displaying some loss of paint around lenses, and in overall extremely fine condition.

Footnote: For further information on flying goggles, see Brian L. Davis, Uniforms and Insignia of the Luftwaffe Volume 2: 1940-1945 (London: Arms & Armour Press, 1995), 167-169. Alternatively, for information regarding general purpose goggles and wind protection goggles (Windschutzbrillen) see John R. Angolia and Adolf Schlicht, Uniforms & Traditions of the German Army 1933-1945, Volume 3 (San Jose: R. James Bender Publishing, 1987), 157-161.