Original Item: Only One Available. This is a particularly well-marked German WWII Luftwaffe Baumuster 295 Landfliegerbrille, or flying goggles, accompanied by their correct period fitted fiberboard box bearing an original manufacturer's label dated September 27, 1942. The label identifies the equipment as a Landfliegerbrille, gives the pattern designation Baumuster 295, and identifies the manufacturer as Callowaro Wagener K.-G. of Großwudicke, with Werk Nr. 50623.

The goggles display the characteristic Model 295 configuration, consisting of a broad one-piece gray molded rubber facepiece fitted with two large, separately mounted, teardrop-shaped lens frames. The frames retain their field-gray painted finish and clear lenses, while a broad brown-gray woven elastic head strap remains attached. The rubber facepiece is additionally molded with the script marking:

Mima

The precise significance of the Mima marking has not been conclusively established and is best described as a manufacturer or component marking rather than assigning the complete goggles to a second maker.

The construction agrees closely with documented wartime Model 295 flying goggles preserved in institutional collections, including the one-piece gray rubber face mask, separately mounted metal lens frames, clear lenses, and adjustable elastic head strap.

Especially desirable is the surviving 1942-dated fitted box and original paper equipment label, which provides considerably more identifying information than is normally available from an unboxed pair of flying goggles. Box dimensions: 9 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 2"

The original paper label reads:

Gerät: Landfliegerbrille
Hersteller: Callowaro
Wagener K.-G.
Großwudicke
Baumuster: 295
Gewicht: Behälter u. Inhalt ca. 0,36 kg
Tag der Herstellung: 27 IX 1942
Werk Nr.: 50623
Inhalt:
1 Brille
1 Putzlappen
2 Ersatzgläser weiß
2 Ersatzgl. Neophan 75%
1 Ersatz-Gummiband

This translates as:

Equipment: Land-based flying / aviator goggles
Manufacturer: Callowaro, Wagener K.-G., Großwudicke
Model / Design Type: 295
Weight: Container and contents approximately 0.36 kg
Date of Manufacture: September 27, 1942
Works / Production No.: 50623
Contents:
1 pair of goggles
1 cleaning cloth
2 white / clear spare lenses
2 Neophan 75% spare lenses
1 spare rubber band

Of particular interest, the final three accessory entries for the spare clear lenses, Neophan lenses, and spare rubber band have been struck through on the period label, apparently indicating that these particular accessories were deleted from the specified contents of this set. The supplied photographs show the goggles and box only; no separate cleaning cloth or replacement lenses are presently visible.

“Neophan” was a trade designation used for tinted filtering lenses. Surviving Model 295 equipment includes Neophan-marked replacement-lens material, and period variants were identified by their degree of light absorption.

One small interesting point worth retaining exactly as found is the spelling on the wartime label: it appears to read Callowaro / Wagener K.-G., while later German archival cataloging records a firm styled Cellowaro Wagner KG, Großwudicke.

The goggles remain in excellent overall condition, presenting remarkably well for original wartime aviation equipment. Both clear lenses are intact, securely seated, and exceptionally well preserved, with only the most minimal signs of age. The field-gray metal lens frames retain nearly all of their original painted finish and remain especially clean and well defined.

The molded gray rubber facepiece is complete and retains its original shape and excellent overall appearance. The only notable age-related issue is dryness to the rubber, which is entirely consistent with the material and age. For this reason, careful handling is recommended still. The woven elastic head strap also remains present and attached, retaining a very clean appearance with little evidence of wear.

The original fiberboard box is likewise in excellent condition, remaining structurally sound and highly presentable with only very minor age and storage wear. The original identification label is especially well preserved, remaining firmly attached and clearly legible with the model number, manufacturer, date, production number, weight, and contents information all readily visible.

Protective goggles were an important part of military flying equipment well before WWII. Aircrew could be exposed to strong airflow, dust, oil, debris, glare, and rapid changes in temperature, making effective eye protection particularly important in both open and enclosed aircraft.

The Baumuster 295 formed part of the specialized German aviation equipment developed for this purpose. Its construction centered on a large molded rubber facepiece forming a continuous seal around the eyes, combined with separately mounted lens housings and an adjustable elastic retaining strap. This arrangement provided both protection and a comparatively broad field of vision while remaining suitable for use with other flying equipment.

The Model 295 was designed specifically for aviation rather than as ordinary protective eyewear. Its large lenses improved visibility, while ventilation openings in the lens housings helped reduce fogging during use. The retaining arrangement was intended to keep the goggles securely positioned despite vibration, aircraft movement, and strong airflow.

The system was also designed to accommodate interchangeable lenses for differing light conditions. Clear lenses could be used when maximum light transmission was required, while tinted filtering lenses were available for brighter conditions. The original box label reflects this arrangement by listing both standard replacement lenses and Neophan 75% lenses among the intended accessories before those entries were struck through.