Wwi German "Maskenbrille" Eyeglasses For Gas Masks Buy Now opens to expose two panels

opens to expose two panels on the inside lids

Footnote: Frederick Russell Britchfield was born on September 5

with old original ribbon ribbon

World was very active and concerned for his Regiment and those who had served in it

in fitted red case of issue

Wwi German "Maskenbrille" Eyeglasses For Gas Masks Buy Now opens to expose two panelsWWI German "Maskenbrille" Eyeglasses for Gas Masks These eyeglasses were specifically designed to be worn with the gas mask and were issued for front line use to soldiers requiring vision aids. Since the metal arms on the regular service glasses (Dienstbrille) prevented the mask from fitting tightly against the face, the Maskenbrille had short v shaped double arms, hinged to the front, with adjustable cotton straps sewn in place. These straps were