Luft flight equipment and all that's related.

[Jos L C]

Interesting stuff..!

Although I've my doubts about the flightcap covers..
I've seen too many of these,while they're very rare IMO.
IMO I think I've never seen a real one as long as I collect,this is only my own opinion ofcourse..
I've studied era pics though and my conclusion is that the ones used in war are showing features these and similar others I've seen don't have..
Hence my doubts..

Jos.

[CollectRussia]

I second what Jos says! Very interesting items, but I too am sceptical of the rescue covers for the flight caps. Especially the tan-to-red type. Sometime in the early 90's time frame I was offered several of these by dealers & collectors, and saw several more appear in M**ion's auction. And I don't believe it was a "warehouse find." 21 years collecting and I've seen only one cover I believe to be 100% original.

[Gene]

Same thing with flare bandoleers!

[Jos L C]

Nice stuff that has been posted sofar......!!

Here's another early set-up..

LKp S 100 and 1st type N&G.

Jos.

[Ville Kosonen]

Hello to this lovely thread!

I would like to hear opinions on these goggles.
Please be gentle I got high blood pressure already...

[Ville Kosonen]

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[Ville Kosonen]

They came in this alu container

[Ville Kosonen]

This I got some time earlier, but fits into spare lense cover nicely.

[sadolch]

I believe the goggles you are showing are made by O.W. Wagener, MODEL 306 Flying goggels with the 2 adjusting screws on the bridge piece, and appear in very nice condition..they are usually found in a cardboard carton check the name plate on the cover of your aluminum case and i believe it will be for the AUER MODEL 295....DAVE H

This I got some time earlier, but fits into spare lense cover nicely.

[Jos L C]

Yes,this pair is a so-called Summer pair..,it's a original pair.

Model 306 also called model 652..,have to find out why 2 different modelnames.
I don't think it's a O.W. Wagener which are marked O.W.
This one seems to have the initials E.D or F.D. and 652.
Does anyone know what E.D. or F.D. stands for ?
It's not on my list,but obvious a original maker.

Like sadolch I also think the alu container belongs to a different type,nevertheless a nice pair.
Alu containers came for Auer but also for Wagener
Mixed up stuff like this is often found.
I think the spare lenses are the right type,you can easily check by comparing.

Jos.

[sadolch]

Yes,this pair is a so-called Summer pair..,it's a original pair.

Model 306 also called model 652..,have to find out why 2 different modelnames.
I don't think it's a O.W. Wagener which are marked O.W.
This one seems to have the initials E.D or F.D. and 652.
Does anyone know what E.D. or F.D. stands for ?
It's not on my list,but obvious a original maker.

Like sadolch I also think the alu container belongs to a different type,nevertheless a nice pair.
Alu containers came for Auer but also for Wagener
Mixed up stuff like this is often found.
I think the spare lenses are the right type,you can easily check by comparing.

Jos.

Jos,,I missed the second photo with the 652 and the initials.. the pair of 306 that i have,are marked O.W. How many makers of this type are there?? I am not a collector of makers,but i have 3 aluminum cases with Auer 295,,how many others used the alum case?? Thanks for your information,,like i said before a great thread with a ton of information and you never stop learning,,,,,DAVE H

[Ville Kosonen]

Hello and thank you Jos and Dave!

Yes the case is for Auer 295. I also have similar with Wagener plate, which I got with similar looking but smaller motorcycle goggles. Sadly it´s missing center compartment for spare glasses.

Best regards,
Ville