WWII US Army Air Force pilot flying sunglasses type AN-6531-1, made by Rochester optical Company, circa 1941-44. Nickel plated frame stamped Ro.O.Co under top bar (Rochester Optical Company). Scratch free green tinted rock glass lenses. Presented in their original leather case. Comfort flanges to ease wear with a flying helmet or headset during flight. Rochester had a WWII military contract for producing these sunglasses along with American Optical and Bausch & Lomb. A superb pair of sunglasses, totally wearable to stand out from the crowd, or just use for display with a 50 missions cap.
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