{"product_id":"original-british-wwi-anti-gas-spicer-goggles-in-original-pouch-authenticated-by-jeff-shrader","title":"Original British WWI Anti-Gas “Spicer” Goggles in Original Pouch - Authenticated by Jeff Shrader","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a rare set of World War I 'Spicer' Anti gas goggles first issued to the British soldier in the 1915 period along with the P helmet. These were made to be worn in a tear gas attack when eye protection was required instead of the gas helmet. The goggles were named the 'Spicer' goggles after their designer in the gas warfare department. Cheap \u0026amp; simple to produce they were made from two layers of fairly stiff khaki cotton that were stitched together with two celluloid eyepieces sandwiched \u0026amp; stitched between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is a good crude example of the pattern with good stitching and well-retained celluloid eyepieces. We are not sure if the celluloid was replaced at one point. The rear shows some oxidation staining on the soft flannelette. The tie strings are retained and also show wear and staining. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set comes in its original paper carrying case with a lace looped through the brass grommet to the back. The lace looped through the grommet appears to have been added much later as it glows under blacklight. However the rest of the set does not glow, and the set was authenticated by Jeff Shrader of Advance Guard Militaria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pouch reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApply the Goggles placing the eye pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs near the centre of the eyes as possible. Then\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCross the tape at the sack of the neck and\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring round over the forehead. Tie off over\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe edge of the material so as to press it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirmly. Mould the wire in the lower edge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy pressing with fingers so as to make it fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTight round the tip of the nose. Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgainst Irritant Gases is improved by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmearing Vaseline around between the\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdges of the Goggles and the Skin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very rare set, the first we have ever offered. Ready for display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44587995168837,"sku":"ONSV26BAJ034","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26BAJ034.jpg?v=1769850194","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-wwi-anti-gas-spicer-goggles-in-original-pouch-authenticated-by-jeff-shrader","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}