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The Red Baron's Flying Circus Flying Goggles - WW1 German Aged

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Store > WW1 Helmet & Hat Accessories > WW1 German Flying Goggles - Red Baron:

Each set of flying goggles is unique and the pictures give you an indication of the final finish. The rubber band is still fully functional so it can easily be adjusted to fit your vintage hat or helmet. You have a choice of perspex goggles lenses (clear or aged), nose bridge size (15mm or 20mm) and leather & strap colour (brown or black).

Comes with free aged presentation box and you can choose if you want 'JASTA 2 1916' marking on it,
(Jagdstaffel Zwei in full and also known as Jasta Boelcke), which is the marking for the Squadron that the Red Baron served in. The box is made to look worn and aged and each one is unique, just like the goggles.

We do not take any responsibility if you wear these glasses, they are really for display only.  The metalwork is rusted but fully sound as is the leather. They may look old but they will not fall apart if you decide to wear them.

Perfect for:
  • WW1 Reenactors and Living History
  • WWI Military Historians & Collectors
  • History for Schools & Colleges
  • Gift for the WW1 enthusiast
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WW1 saw the introduction of the aeroplane as a weapon of war and destruction. On both the allied and German sides new flying technologies were being introduced and the pace of change was rapid. The military clothing R&D and supply units could not keep up with the demands of this new warfare. So like all military units the men improvised. In addition, many men preferred to source their own equipment and use pre-war civilian items.

With this in mind and to burst the bubble of many WW1 Aviator historians the goggles offered below were never worn by Baron von Richthofen in WW1. This is one of the urban myths circulated over the years in relation to his aviator goggles. Having said this we know that WW1 German pilots did wear this type of flying goggle such as Vzfw. Edgar Scholtz (pictured above), who served in Richtofen's Flying Circus and was accredited with 5 kills.

We think these aviator goggles were actually made for racing car and motorcycle drivers in or around 1914. They were popular with pilots who found them extremely useful and indeed they were used by the military in ground roles with even Paul von Hindenburg, wearing them up to the 1940's.

So these goggles will look perfect for your WW1 German Flying Helmet, 1914 to 1940's Vintage Car or Motorcycle helmet or hats worn by the German military again during WWI or WWII. They were also used in WW2 by motorcycle and panzer crews.

The goggles below are reproduction. Each set is aged and unique. No two pairs will be the same! Although we have aged every part of the goggles, the elastic is still sound and use-able, so they will fit easily onto your helmet or hat.

WarHats.com only sells products with historical value for collectors, museums, films, stage plays and research purposes. We do not, in any case, associate or have association with National Socialism, the Third Reich Period, Political Parties and/or current para military organizations. Items with the third Reich offensive symbols will not be sent to: Australia, Austria, Israel, Hungary, Germany, France & Italy. All other items are OK to purchase!
    
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