Battle of Britain Luxor 12 goggles

[Roughwear]

I recently acquired a pair of Luxor 12 goggles to add to my RAF collection. These iconic and rare goggles were worn by some pilots in the Battle of Britain being superior to the issued Mk111s and Mk111As. They are of French manufacture and date to the 1930s. They are completely original and the cushions are flexible. I have included photos of them on their own and with my original early War head set-up.

 

[unclegrumpy]

Very nice find...congratulations!

 

[Roughwear]

Thank you. Luxor 12s with the cream cushions are extremely rare. Those with pink cushions are more commonly seen, but still very rare these days.

 

[Steve27752]

Andrew, They are in very good condition, I think I prefer the look to the Mk3's.

 

[Roughwear]

Each to his own Steve! I know which I would have preferred to have worn had I fought in the BoB! Cellulose lenses v. Triplex ones!

 

[CBI]

wow, I love those!!!!

 

[Steve27752]

Each to his own Steve! I know which I would have preferred to have worn had I fought in the BoB! Cellulose lenses v. Triplex ones!

Triplex Mk111's would be perfect.

 

[Roughwear]

Very true Steve.

 

[Steve27752]

But, the complete ensemble looks very nice.

 

[Roughwear]

Thanks Steve. The Luxor 12s are as rare as hen's teeth.

 

[PADDY_M]

Lovely pair of Hen's Teeth Andrew. That's some display you have chum.

 

[Roughwear]

Thanks Paddy.