Original Items: Only One Available. Purchased from a collection used in At Arm’s Length Trench Clubs and Maces Vol. 1 by David F. Machnicki wherethese very glasses are featured! Please note that the attached page image from the book is copyrighted material and the use of the page is done by permission of the author.
These are excellent condition set of German Great War Gas Mask Glasses with protective green painted metal case which is marked:
D.R.G.M.
Robna
ges. ges.
The paper label on the inside of the cover instructs the soldier on the proper wear for the glasses, so not to interfere with the protective functions of his gas mask. In addition, the soldier is instructed to wear the glasses at all times and not to remove the glasses while off duty. A replacement set of eye glasses straps along with a needle and three for repairs are stored in the bottom of the metal case.