Original British WWI First Pattern Anti-Gas Sponge Goggles with Canvas Tie Straps - Circa 1915 U.S. Marines USMC Greesom in revived a purple

Greesom in revived a purple heart for being wounded in the Battle of Okinawa in May 1945

although the case shows heavy wear

The decal is retained 97%

half of the group's aircrews were immediately reassigned to the 351st Bombardment Group

It still has an original size 57 marked on the front

Original British WWI First Pattern Anti-Gas Sponge Goggles with Canvas Tie Straps - Circa 1915 U.S. Marines USMC Greesom in revived a purpleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare original pair of British WWI anti gas sponge goggles dating from approximately 1915, when the British Army was urgently developing protective equipment in response to the introduction of chemical warfare on the Western Front. The goggles retain both circular glass lenses, their metal frames, the heavily deteriorated treated fabric facepiece, expanded rear eye pads, and both original canvas