First War German "Maskenbrille" Eyeglasses For Gas Masksconsign #4 Hold This fine medal group includes

This fine medal group includes the following: The Ludwig Cross (1916-1918)

The interior crown of the Shako also has a white

very minor enamel imperfections

changed all that

Reduced Versions - Naval Aviator Badge (sterling silver and gilt

First War German "Maskenbrille" Eyeglasses For Gas Masksconsign #4 Hold This fine medal group includesFirst War German "Maskenbrille" Eyeglasses for Gas Masks These eyeglasses were specifically designed to be worn with the gas mask and were issued for front line use to soldiers requiring vision aids. Since the metal arms on the regular service glasses (Dienstbrille) prevented the mask from fitting tightly against the face, the Maskenbrille ws designed to have short v shaped double arms, hinged to the front, with adjustable brown cotton straps sewn in