{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-army-air-forces-an-6530-flight-goggles-with-original-elastic-strap-by-the-charles-fischer-spring-co-of-brooklyn-new-york","title":"Original U.S. WWII Army Air Forces AN-6530 Flight Goggles with Original Elastic Strap by the Charles Fischer Spring Co. of Brooklyn, New York.","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent original pair of U.S. WWII AN-6530 flight goggles manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eThe Charles Fischer Spring Co. of Brooklyn, New York\u003c\/strong\u003e for use by American Army and Navy aviation personnel. Developed during the war as a standardized aviation pattern derived from earlier U.S. flight goggles, the AN-6530 became one of the characteristic forms of American flying eye protection during WWII. This example retains its original elastic head strap and shows honest service wear consistent with wartime use.\u003cbr\u003eThe front is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6530\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goggles retain their original elastic strap, which remains in notably good condition. Original straps are often stretched, frayed, replaced, or completely missing, making its survival an important feature. The bottom of the left eye frame is stamped:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePATENTED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CHAS. FISCHER SPRING CO.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBROOKLYN, N.Y.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame and surrounding finish show moderate service wear. There is very minor oxidation staining across portions of the metalwork and substantial cracking to the finish on the front. These condition issues are consistent with age, handling, and aviation use and have been left as found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAN-6530\u003c\/strong\u003e was introduced during WWII as a joint Army and Navy aviation pattern. Its design was based upon the earlier B-7 goggles used by the United States Army Air Forces. Contracts for production were awarded to Chas Fischer Spring Company of Brooklyn, New York, and American Optical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlight goggles were essential equipment in open cockpit and partially enclosed aircraft, protecting the wearer’s eyes from wind, dust, debris, oil, glare, and extreme cold. They were worn by pilots, aircrew, and other aviation personnel and were often paired with leather or cloth flight helmets, oxygen masks, and communications equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AN designation reflected the increasing standardization of aviation equipment between the Army and Navy during the war. This reduced duplication and allowed both services to use common specifications and supply systems for items such as goggles, instruments, fittings, and flight clothing.\u003cbr\u003eThe clearly marked Charles Fischer Spring Co. frame, surviving AN-6530 designation, original elastic strap, and visible service wear make this a strong representative example of U.S. WWII aviation equipment. Its construction and condition provide useful evidence of the standardized protective gear worn by American aircrew during the Second World War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45950341808197,"sku":"ONJR26JARA050","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/B83C5C38-2D68-4B31-A205-30CA539E8DA2.jpg?v=1791405260","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-army-air-forces-an-6530-flight-goggles-with-original-elastic-strap-by-the-charles-fischer-spring-co-of-brooklyn-new-york","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}