 US ARMY AIR CORPS TYPE B-7 FLYING GOGGLES-AMERICAN OPTICAL For Sale
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US ARMY AIR CORPS TYPE B-7 FLYING GOGGLES-AMERICAN OPTICAL:
$375.00
- The center bridge is maker-marked with "U.S.A.C. GOGGLE, TYPE B-7", confirming their authenticity and designation.
- These goggles were constructed with a heavy-duty brass and nickel frame, built for durability and performance under extreme flight conditions.
- Featuring tube vents, the B-7 goggles were specifically designed to reduce fogging, ensuring clear vision at high altitudes.
- This set includes amber glass lenses, which are in excellent condition.
- The amber lenses were favored for their ability to enhance contrast and reduce glare, providing improved visibility in varying light conditions.
- The goggles include an currrent replacement two piece cushion, ensuring continued wearability while preserving the original integrity of the frame.
- The original brass-sewn retainer rings are still intact, a crucial feature that secures the cushions and lenses in place.
- The B-7 goggles were produced in relatively small numbers, making them exceptionally rare today.
- As an early war and pre-war model, they were eventually superseded by later designs, further limiting their availability in the collector’s market.
- This pair is rated museum-grade, with overall excellent condition, making it a prized addition for serious collectors of WWII aviation memorabilia, military historians, or vintage flight gear enthusiasts.
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