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Up for sale is a magnificent, pair of original World War II Royal Air Force (RAF) Mark VII Flying Goggles, complete with the highly coveted and rare black anti-glare flip shield (sunscreen). These iconic goggles were standard issue for British Spitfire and Hurricane fighter pilots during the war.
**Markings:**The central metal bridge plate is clearly stamped with the official Air Ministry contract details: - **AM** (Air Ministry)- **22C/826** (RAF Stores Reference Number for Mk VII frames)- **1858** (Production/Batch Serial Number)
**Condition Report:**This pair is in exceptional, highly collectible condition. - **Frames:** Retain a beautiful amount of the original, distinctive aquamarine blue painted finish over the brass frames.- **Lenses & Shield:** Original glass lenses are intact. The rare T-shaped black flip sunshield operates smoothly on its central hinge.- **Interior & Chamois:** The cream-colored chamois leather backing is in pristine, near-mint condition, showing almost none of the heavy sweat or oil staining typical of field-worn pairs. There is only minor, natural green age-patina around the brass rivets.- **Strap:** The original gray woven elastic strap remains completely intact, clean, and features its original metal adjustment sliders.Please review the high-resolution photographs carefully to assess the condition for yourself. A phenomenal, investment-grade addition to any WWII aviation or RAF militaria collection.
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