prestoncohunter Posted May 13, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 13, 2017 Found these in my FILs seabag but we think they belonged to his twin brother who was on the USS Croatan – CVE-25. We think that cause one of the letters we found from him to his brother (they were twins and both enlisted at 17) he talked about he had been moved to the ship's office and he didn't miss "pushing airplanes". Any information you all can help with is welcome, also is there any value. Will not be selling since they are from member of the family but it's always nice to have an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted May 13, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 13, 2017 The ones with Chamois leather are typically flying or aircrew goggles. The Navy did have a set of General purpose black frame M44 style goggles no Chamois on the face flange.These had different markings too.USN in a circle on one did of frame and date on the other. Even though these are aviation goggles not unheard of for deck crew or others on ship to wear or acquire them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Driver Posted May 13, 2017 Share #3 Posted May 13, 2017 Basically an early version of what became the B-8 goggle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prestoncohunter Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted May 17, 2017 Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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