WWII-Era British Army MT Goggles & Tin

Updated August 27, 2026

Dating to the WWII era, this pair appears consistent with British Army Motor Transport goggles used by vehicle crews and dispatch riders. The folding design features round clear lenses set in olive-painted ventilated metal eye cups, felt-lined face cushions, a stitched leather center bridge, and an adjustable tan elastic head strap with metal hardware. The goggles are housed in a matching hinged olive-drab metal storage tin. No maker, date, or military acceptance marking is visible in the supplied photographs. The set displays honest age and service-type wear, including scratches, paint loss, edge rubbing, and light oxidation to the tin. The goggles exhibit finish wear, scattered verdigris and oxidation around the metal fittings, soiling and thinning to the felt padding, wear to the leather bridge, and staining and fraying to the elastic strap. The lenses remain present with scattered scratches and light haze. The tin measures approximately 3 in. L x 1-1/2 in. W x 1-1/2 in. H. Offeredas a collectible and not as functional protective eyewear due to their delicate nature. A compact and visually appealing field-equipment set suited to collections focused on British Army motor transport, dispatch riders, armored crews, or WWII personal gear.

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