Vpep Posted November 28, 2020 Share #1 Posted November 28, 2020 Hello Everyone, I just received these goggles from a friend of mine and was hoping to get some help with info on them. Other than the “Polaroid” marking on the top, they have no markings on them. The only info I’ve found on these is from IMA claiming they were made under contract for the RAF during WW2. Is there any evidence that confirms this. This photo is from their site, but mine are identical. I can post more photos in the morning when I have better lighting for photos. Any help with these would be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance. Thanks Vic Link to post Share on other sites
robinb Posted November 28, 2020 Share #2 Posted November 28, 2020 Look between the strap and the side of the rubber face piece. Issue goggles will be marked US or USN on one side and the date on the other. Link to post Share on other sites
Vpep Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted November 28, 2020 Thanks for responding. I know the markings you are talking about on the B-8 and M1944 goggles. On this pair, those spots are completely smooth. Here are some photos. It just occurred to me that could these actually be post war commercial goggles for motorcyclists? Link to post Share on other sites
robinb Posted November 28, 2020 Share #4 Posted November 28, 2020 I would tend to agree that they are for the civilian market. Link to post Share on other sites
Bugme Posted November 28, 2020 Share #5 Posted November 28, 2020 This is the marking I've seen on WWII manufactured goggles.. "There is no such thing as an expert, only students with different levels of education." Link to post Share on other sites
Vpep Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted November 28, 2020 It has the Polaroid marking, but the rest of that area where it says goggle M-1944 and the patent info is unmarked. Link to post Share on other sites
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