A Mint and Unissued Cased Pair of Wehrmacht Flak Crew Member’s Splinter Protection Glasses
This is a mint and unissued cased pair of Wehrmacht Flak Crew Member’s Splinter Protection Glasses (Splitterschutzbrille); consisting of two eyepieces with untinted see-through celluloid plastic lenses with triple-punctured tops and bottoms for ventilation, with an independent flexible nosepiece and matching celluloid side guards. The glasses are held in place via a two-piece olive-drab coloured strap, consisting of partially elastic fabric, and cotton, as well as metal fittings for adjustment. The goggles peasure approximately 135 mm across when folded, and 70 mm x 80 mm folded. The glasses are accompanied by their original wax paper wrapping and a period-original textured paper case, stitched together with black twine; measuring 111 mm x 85 mm; top condition.

