| M43 Goggles | |
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| A pair of M43 goggles with green lenses | |
| Type: | Protective goggles |
| Designation: | M-1943 |
| Place of origin: | USA |
| Produced: | 1943-??? |
| Manufacturer(s): | American Optical co[1] |
| Material(s): | ? |
| Evolved from: | ? |
| Evolved into: | ? |
Service
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| Used by: | US Military |
| Wars: | World War II |
The M-1943 Goggles (Model 1943) are an american protective goggles.[3][4][5][6]
Overview[]
The M43 goggles were made in leather and plastic to an extremely complicated pattern for their intended use, they were considered to be an expendable item. They had an attachment strap and could be worn on a helmet when not in use.
Variants[]
Clear Lens[]
Green Tint[]
Red Tint[]
Gallery[]
Another pair of M43 goggles with clear lenses
Description of the M43 goggles from the book "Doughboy to GI: US Army Clothing and Equipment 1900-1945"
Description of the M43 goggles from the book "QM Supply Catalog"
In popular culture[]
- The M-1943 Goggles are featured in the video game Call of Duty: WWII. They are worn by the US paratroopers.
- The M-1943 Goggles are featured in the video game Battlefield V.
References[]
- ↑ http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ww2-m-43-goggles-d-day-airborn-equip-issue
- ↑ http://www.101airborneww2.com/equipment3.html
- ↑ http://www.wwiireenacting.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=75405&start=0
- ↑ http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/130643-what-type-of-m1943-goggles/
- ↑ http://www.homeofthebrave.co.uk/forum/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=603
- ↑ http://www.epicmilitaria.com/product.php/3546/original-us-airborne-dust-protection-goggles