WWII U.S.A.A.F Sunglasses

A pair of wire arm, wrap around, yellow glass lens sunglasses with original clamshell style case.  This is a spectacular example of a pair of very early sunglasses from World War Two.  This type of early 'aviator' style sunglass was very popular with sportsman and hunters before the outbreak of the war, and then became an integral part of the pilot's uniform during combat.  The likes of General Douglas MacArthur was also seen sporting a similar pair throughout the war. These particular glasses have a padded wrap around wire arm specifically designed for keeping the glasses on the head during extreme movement such as sharp turns or arial maneuvers.  There is also a hinge in the center of the nose piece for following the contour of the face more closely.  The lenses themselves have a light yellow tint.  A  copper, orange, yellow/amber and brown lens tint make an environment appear brighter and are commonly used in low-light conditions. These lens tints significantly block blue light and