RAF Flight Googles

[MilitaryAntique]

Hello,

What can you tell us about these?

Original? Original in all parts?

For info we also one pair which are 100% restored, but these first looks untouched?

All info extremly appreciated













Restored ones




Thanks
Military Antiques

[lanners55]

Two nice pairs of MKV11 goggles. The leather strap are the earlier pair and very rare to find with the flip shield. They appear to be totally original.

The elasticated strap pair are later. As you say, these appear to have been restored and I do remember many years ago that someone in the UK was restoring them and using straps from Night Adaption Goggles. Nevertheless, still very nice.

A good find.

Simon

[Me109G]

I agree with Simon. What makes the first pair a particularly nice and rare find is the flip shield. This earlier model with the leather strap do turn up from time to time, but very rarely with the flip shield. I know that these Mk7 flip shields are being reproduced as they are scarce. The second pair are indeed the more common later version that have been refinished.
Congratulations on a nice find with the earlier model!

Cheers, David