Wwi German "Maskenbrille" Eyeglasses For Gas Masks Auction He did resume his studies

He did resume his studies and graduate at age forty

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a Minister of National Defence Medal Award Slip (red and black ink on white paper

three with inset glass stones

surrounded by six silvered or enamelled insignia (regimental mark

Wwi German "Maskenbrille" Eyeglasses For Gas Masks Auction He did resume his studiesWWI German "Maskenbrille" Eyeglasses for Gas Masks These eyeglasses were specifically designed to be worn with the gas mask and were issued for front line use to soldiers requiring vision aids. Since the metal arms on the regular service glasses (Dienstbrille) prevented the mask from fitting tightly against the face, the Maskenbrille had short v shaped double arms, hinged to the front, with adjustable cotton straps sewn in place. These straps were