Original British WWI RFC Mk II Flying Goggles by Triples Goggle Mask & Lens Co. Ltd. 19th Century Starting with the insignia

Starting with the insignia

No edge nicks

whilst under heavy attack

Condition of the kepi is very good

and probably was left in the field for some time before it was picked up by a USGI to bring back home

Original British WWI RFC Mk II Flying Goggles by Triples Goggle Mask & Lens Co. Ltd. 19th Century Starting with the insigniaOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice set of WWI Royal Flying Corps Mk II Flying goggles, made by Triplex. "The Great War" was the first real use of aircraft as tools of war, and every side was looking to quickly advance their flight abilities. These early goggles are not that different from the WWII types, however the materials used during WWII were definitely more robust and better suited for aviation. The rabbit fur backed leather