Goggles?

[solcarlus]

Bonjour.

 

I would like to know this type of goggles.

 

Merci

 

 

 

 

 

 

[world war I nerd]

I think that those are privately acquired early sunglasses.

 

I've seen various styles of what I'd describe as sunglasses being worn by WW I era American military personnel both in Europe and in America.

 

When I have more time, I'll try to post some photos.

[solcarlus]

Thank you for these response elements. Were there any regulatory goggles?

[world war I nerd]

As far as I know there were no regulations either for or against the wearing of sunglasses - unless sunglasses (goggles) were considered to be a "civilian" or non-military article of clothing.

 

That is to say, mixing civilian garments with the service uniform was against regulations. I would imagine that wearing (or not wearing) sunglasses (googles) was done at the commanding officer's discretion. If he approved - they could be worn. If he didn't - they could not be worn.

 

Actual googles (the type worn by aviators) were prescribed and authorized for: the drivers of open cab motor trucks - motorcycle dispatch riders & wagon drivers.

 

Attached is a selection of aviator style googles which were authorized for truck, wagon & motorcycle drivers.

[solcarlus]

The officer on the right door seems to wear glasses for the view.

Indeed, it is common to see goggles of all kinds in the drivers

[world war I nerd]

Solcarlus,

 

Here's another example of non-regulation sunglasses/goggles in use by American soldiers.

 

Photo courtesy of the Troy Morgan collection

[solcarlus]

Merci.