Originally designed in 1944 to offer eye protection from sun, wind and dust. These goggles have served US troops for decades afterwards and have gone through a few small design tweaks. These particular sets has the foam backing and originate from the 1974 design (year of manufacture can date right up to 2000s).
These versions have the ”ballistic” lenses – the lenses are thicker, so not only did their job of protecting eyes from sun, wind and dust, but used to offer some level of protection. They are also available in an array of colours, ooh-la-la. Coveted green lenses, anyone? A cool retro brown?
As cool as these are, there are a few quality issues to address.
As these are the foam backed models, the coating to this foam has degraded and is now flaking off. For this purpose, do not intend to wear these goggles (the flakes might go in the eyes, no good) – these are sold as display items only. As used surplus goggles, we do not recommend wearing these for protection anyway. So just don’t wear them, ok? Display only.
The lenses are a bit scuffed or scratched. One could still see through the lenses, but they are not in the best condition (but not as bad as Grade 2 lenses).
The goggles are secured using an olive green adjustable headband.
So even with these characteristics and being collectors items (again, don’t wear these), they are pretty rowdy and a neat piece of history. Put some on your helmet display!
Features:
- Genuine US Army surplus
- Thicker, ”ballistic” lenses in various tints
- Adjustable elastic strap
- Foam padding (degrading/flaking exterior coating, do not wear or use as eye protection)
- Ventilation holes
Size: One size fits most
Weight: Approx 100g
Colour: Clear, tinted, brown or green lenses lenses, black frame with an olive drab strap
Condition: Used/Fair – The item is well used. May have noticeable fading, medium stains, marks, small holes still usable and some life left in this item. If you want more information on our condition ratings, check out our
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