United Kingdom. A First War RFC Flying Goggle Mask, Mk II Newly Listed adorned by hollow silver gilt

adorned by hollow silver gilt crown

a coloured enamel decoration

A cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a silver frame (marked “800” on the reverse) and a blackened non magnetic core

with dual loops accommodating a chain connecting to a lion insignia with its own reverse attachment clip

Although it could be severe

United Kingdom. A First War RFC Flying Goggle Mask, Mk II Newly Listed adorned by hollow silver giltA Pair of flight goggles, featuring a metal frame surrounding two lens, and encircled by leather padding to cushion the face and a suede nosepiece. The metal frame offers a hinge in the center allowing the goggles to fold in half. Marked GOGGLE MASK FLYING MK II MILLER & Co. on each edge of the leather eyepieces. A cloth strap around the back. The goggles measure 21 cm (w) x 9. 5 cm (h), with the leather displaying heavy wear, lenses intact and remain