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1 Military Accessories for Russian Motorcycles Part XIV: Goggles and Scarves Ernie Franke 03/2011

Contents World War I (WW-I) and World war II (WW-II) Goggles and Scarves Readily Available on the Internet Multiple Features and Differing Qualities Features of Goggles and Scarves Are Show-Cased

2 Contents World War I (WW-I) and World war II (WW-II) Goggles and Scarves Readily Available on the Internet Multiple Features and Differing Qualities Features of Goggles and Scarves Are Show-Cased Aids the Motorcyclist in Discriminating Needed Features Allows Selection between Original and Reproduction Comparative List Prices Given in 2011 U.S. Dollars (USD) Leather Helmets Not Advocated in Presentation WW-I Leather Helmets Provide Minimal Protection of Skull Cavity Most States Adopt U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Standard Regardless of the law, riders benefit from the protection of approved helmets. 2

18) Riders 7 States Discriminate Against Adult Bikers between Ages of 18 and 20 Of the Fifty States, Only 4 are 100% Helmet-Law Free

3 Helmet Laws Laws Require All Motorcyclists to Wear a Helmet in 20 States and the District of Columbia Laws Require Only Some Motorcyclists to Wear Helmet in 27 States No Motorcycle Helmet-Use Law in 3 States 19 States Have Helmet Laws that Exempt Adult (over 18) Riders 7 States Discriminate Against Adult Bikers between Ages of 18 and 20 Of the Fifty States, Only 4 are 100% Helmet-Law Free Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, and New Hampshire With such a diverse collection of helmet-laws, one needs to keep a helmet handy when traveling across states. 3

4 Goggles, not Googles There are hundreds of websites offering goggles; different styles, qualities, originals and reproductions.

5 Goggles by Blitzbikes (blitzbikes.com) Aviator: $46 Richthofen, leather, dark lenses available: $66 Snow: $35 Forest,shown in black, also in brown: $10 Folding Folding There are hundreds of websites offering goggles; different styles, originals and reproductions. 5

6 Soviet Russian Motorcycle Glasses (cgi.ebay.com) Original goggles always cost more. 6

7 Original Vintage Motorcycle Goggles (cgi.ebay.com) Date: 1980 New Old Stock (NOS), Not Used Great Condition It s always interesting to review the evolution of goggles. 7

8 Original Vintage Goggles (cgi.ebay.com) One Piece Construction Color: Brown or Black Made in Russian in 1965 Made from Metal and Material Lenses Made from Glass Unused, Perfect Condition. Goggles made in the 60 s still retain that WW-I and WW-II look. 8

9 Original Vintage Goggles (cgi.ebay.com) Made in Russian 1970 s to 1980 s Made from Metal and Material Lenses Made from Glass Unused, Perfect Condition Goggles made in the 70 s and 80 s still retain that same look. 9

10 Original Leather Pilot Helmet and Goggles (cgi.ebay.com) From the 50 s From Military Museum in the Ukraine Same as Used In WW-II Movies The lining must be soft to allow hours of enduring the force of the wind on the face. 10

WW-II Russian Aviator and Motorcycle Goggles

com/) Soviet mid-to-late1930 Flight Goggle

of Soviet WW-II Pilots Shown Wearing This Type

genuine WW-II flight goggles differ in a couple

These goggles are post war, and are not meant to

11 WW-II Russian Aviator and Motorcycle Goggles (cgi.ebay.com/) Soviet mid-to-late1930 Flight Goggle Design Became Widespread by 1940 s Most Photos of Soviet WW-II Pilots Shown Wearing This Type of Goggles Goggles with similar appearance to genuine WW-II flight goggles differ in a couple of small details. These goggles are post war, and are not meant to be worn by pilots, lacking small metal air channels on top 11outer sides of frames. The top rubber cover has writing starting with "GOST.

WW-II Russian Aviator and Motorcycle Goggles (redpilot.

Built-In Earphones, Which Are Covered with Rubber Pads on the Outside and Soft Leather Pads on the Inside Two

Early ShL-50 Helmet Did Not Have Hooks for Oxygen Mask Later ShL-50s Were Equipped with Hooks - Either Round

ShL-50 Were Produced ShZ-50: Winter Version with Fur Attached to Inside of Helmet ShLO-50: Tropical Version

12 WW-II Russian Aviator and Motorcycle Goggles (redpilot.com) ShL-50 (Shlem Letnii-50 (Flying Helmet-50)), where 50 is the Design Year Made of Soft Black Leather and Built-In Earphones, Which Are Covered with Rubber Pads on the Outside and Soft Leather Pads on the Inside Two Wires Exit Helmet on the Back One Connects to Throat Microphone and Other Connects to Aircraft Comm System Early ShL-50 Helmet Did Not Have Hooks for Oxygen Mask Later ShL-50s Were Equipped with Hooks - Either Round or Similar to Those on ShL-61 Helmets, for Soviet Primary Oxygen Mask (KM-15) Two Additional Versions of ShL-50 Were Produced ShZ-50: Winter Version with Fur Attached to Inside of Helmet ShLO-50: Tropical Version with Top of Helmet Made of Mesh Instead of Leather Realizing the need for a helmet with built-in communication equipment, 12 the Soviets designed a new helmet, the ShL-50.

Note the hook - it's straight and was probably used only

ShZ-50 helmet with old style pilot goggles.

mask and PO-1M pilot goggles ShZ-50 from the back - it's

13 WW-II Russian Aviator and Motorcycle Goggles (redpilot.com) ShZ-50 helmet from above. Note the hook - it's straight and was probably used only to adjust helmet on the head. ShZ-50 helmet with old style pilot goggles. Complete ShL-50 helmet with special straps, KM-30M oxygen mask and PO-1M pilot goggles ShZ-50 from the back - it's hard to see, but notice two wires coming out of the helmet. ShZ-50. Front wire is to be connected to the plane, back is for throat microphone. The ShZ-50 is the winter version of the ShL-50, with fur attached to the inside of the helmet. 13

14 Original WW-II Goggles ( Original WW-II goggles for pilots and Motorcyclists Manufactured in Bulgaria (German Ally) In First Years after WW-II, until 1955, Employed by MiG-15 Pilots Base Made of Hard Rubber Covered on Inside by Soft Material, Includes Nose Area Metal Frames Allow Good Airing Adjustable Stretching Band with Small Buckle Perfect, Unused Condition List Price: 27 EUR / $38 USD 14

Halycon Classic Aviator Goggles (www.aircraftspruce.

Available in Polycarbonate and Easily Replaceable Nose Bridge Adjustment Provided with a Screw or Sliding Nose Bridge for Ideal Fit Elastic Headband with Snap-On

Traditional Split Lenses are replaceable.

15 Halycon Classic Aviator Goggles ( Made in England using to highest quality Frames Manufactured in Brass to Prevent Corrosion Louvers to Prevent Misting Hand Stitched to Face Mask Lenses Available in Polycarbonate and Easily Replaceable Nose Bridge Adjustment Provided with a Screw or Sliding Nose Bridge for Ideal Fit Elastic Headband with Snap-On Clips WW-II RAF Goggle Faithful Replica incorporating dark brown soft leather face mask stitched to the RAF blue painted solid brass frames. Traditional Split Lenses are replaceable. BROWN PN: List Price: $80 Vintage Aviator Goggle Soft Brown or Black Leather face Mask, Hand Stitched to silver or black painted solid brass frames. Screw adjustment on nose bridge. Replaceable split lenses. PN: List Price: $80 Mark 4 Deluxe Goggle All leather face mask, color matched head bands, split lenses, bright polished and chrome plated frames, sliding nose bridge adjustment. PN: List Price: $87 15

USD Authentic U.S.S.R. Pilot Goggles (www.majorsurplus.

16 WW-II USAAF Polaroid Aviator Goggles 1065 w/ Lenses (webrevolutionary.com) Good Cosmetic Condition Several B-8 Lenses In Green, Orange & Clear Original Case List Price: $46 USD Authentic U.S.S.R. Pilot Goggles ( Identical to Soviet WW-II Fighter Pilots 1970 s to 1980 s vintage Glass Lenses Metal Frames Rubber Seal and Soft Felt Liner Adjustable Elastic Headband Item #: List Price: $70 USD 16

17 WW-II RAF Aviator Motorcycle Helmet Goggles (cgi.ebay.com) Padded Pilot Style Goggles Soft padded Chrome Flame with adjustable headband Split design, optical quality plastic lenses are scratch resistant. Condition: Brand New Flame Color: Chrome Lens color: Clear List Price: $12 USD 17

18 Goggles WW-II Classic New Pilot List Price: (moto-boxer.com) New Tinted Goggles List Price: $6 USD (cgi.ebay.com) List Price: (moto-boxer.com)

lenses) GoggleThree models available in a choice of frame finishes with natural rubber or

Aviator 4600 GoggleFour models available in a choice of frame finishes with natural

19 Aviator Goggles ( Aviator 4400 GoggleFour models available in a choice of frame finishes with natural rubber padding. Supplied as a kit with three sets of lenses Aviator 4400 Optical (for prescription lenses) GoggleThree models available in a choice of frame finishes with natural rubber or foam padding. Aviator 4600 GoggleFour models available in a choice of frame finishes with natural rubber or leather padding. Supplied as a kit with three sets of lenses Aviator 4602 GoggleFour models available in a choice of frame finishes, all with leather padding. Supplied as a kit with three sets of lenses, British Classics, for instance, offers many selections, 19 even with prescription lens.

Quality Eyewear in His Modena Factory Features Hand-Made in

chrome plated brass frames High-Definition,

Polycarbonate for Perfect Visibility in All Conditions

List Price: $131 6200 Nannini Cruiser - Black / Gray Lenses

Nannini Cruiser - Brown / Gray Lenses 6205 Nannini Cruiser

20 Nannini Goggles ( Over 45 years ago Giorgio Nannini Began Producing Quality Eyewear in His Modena Factory Features Hand-Made in Italy Hand Sewn, Padded Genuine Leather Eye Pads Vented chrome plated brass frames High-Definition, Distortion-Free, Scratch-Resistant Lenses 100% UVA/UVB Polycarbonate for Perfect Visibility in All Conditions Elastic Headband with Silicone Strip to Keep from Sliding List Price: $ Nannini Cruiser - Black / Gray Lenses 6209 Nannini Cruiser - Black / Silver Mirror Lenses 6520 Nannini Cruiser - Brown / Gray Lenses 6205 Nannini Cruiser - Black / Clear Lenses 6525 Nannini Cruiser - Brown / Clear Lenses 6529 Nannini Cruiser - Brown / Silver Mirror Lenses 20

Halcyon Aviator Goggles (maximumeyewear.

during WW-II Features: Maximum Ultra Violet(UV)-400

Rating: Unsurpassed Vented to Prevent Fogging Includes

21 Halcyon Aviator Goggles (maximumeyewear.com) Replica Goggles Worn by British Royal Air Force Pilots during WW-II Features: Maximum Ultra Violet(UV)-400 Protection Impact Resistant Polycarbonate Lens Wind Seal Rating: Unsurpassed Vented to Prevent Fogging Includes Protective Pouch Black & Chrome w/smoke Lenses Black & w/smoke Lenses Rear View Of Soft Cushioned Padding 21

com) Identical in Construction to Ones Used During

22 Exact Pattern Russian WW2 Pilots/ Vehicle Driver's Goggles ( Identical in Construction to Ones Used During WW-II, Except They Are Marked 57 on Underside of Lens Frame Also Used by Tankers 22

23 WWII Pattern Soviet Tanker or Pilot Goggles List Price: $64.99 ( Item: RRHG-0006-EP Price: $65.00 ( 23

24 White Aviation Scarves There are hundreds of websites offering aviator scarves; with different fabrics, styles and colors.

25 Aviation Scarf History Popularized During the Two World Wars (WW-I and WW-II) Worn by Aviators for Practical Reasons, Not Just for Appearance, for Three Reasons: Shielding from the Cold Wiping Off Engine Oil Spray Protection from Neck Chaffing Typical Dimensions: 6 ft long and 14 wide Why so long? Open Cockpits at 12,000 ft and 100 mph: Very Windy and Very Cold Scarves Were Chosen to Provide Thermal Insulation and Chafing from Leather Jacket s Collar So Long as to be Wrapped around the Neck Many Times Pilots Wore Thick Leather Jacket and Leather Flying Cap For the Neck, the Pilot Had Two options: a Thick and Tall Collar or a Scarf Since Pilot Frequently Turned His Head to Spot the Enemy, the Solution Had to Handle the Cold and Maintain Maneuverability Used to Wipe Engine Oil Spray from Pilot s Goggles Free Ends Had to be Available Even after Looping Them Many Times Around Neck for Warmth Favorite Materials: Material Had to be Light, Soft to the Skin, but Strong Enough to Withstand Battering of Strong Winds Only One Fabric Fits the Bill: Silk Some Scarves Actually Made of Two Layers One Side Usually Made of Wool, while Other Made of Silk Other Types Were Simply Made of Two Layers of Silk; as is Now Commonly Used for Fashion Popular Colors: Common Color Was White, and Has Remained Most Popular Much Later Types Had Multiple Colors Bearing Insignias of Pilot s Squadron Fashion Pieces: Evolved into Modern-Day Fashion Accessory Still Paired with Leather Jacket No Longer Wound Around Neck Many Times Simply Hung around Neck and Draped Freely in Front Aviator scarves are no longer necessarily worn in the confines 25 of an open cockpit, but they still project the very same air of freedom.

Reproduction Silk Aviator's Scarves Silk Aviator's Scarf Hand-sewn in Tibet

Silk scarves sold by others weigh-in at 60 g, while our silk scarf weighs 94 g.

Measures 56 1/2" long Rope fringe 2 1/2" Kid's Silk Scarf (www.sterlingapparel.

26 Reproduction Silk Aviator's Scarves Silk Aviator's Scarf Hand-sewn in Tibet Measures 6 ft. long and 14 wide. Silk scarves sold by others weigh-in at 60 g, while our silk scarf weighs 94 g. ( White Vintage Aviator's Silk Flying Scarf Measures 6 ft. long and 12 wide. ( Aviator Silk Scarf - Ivory Double-ply silk scarf with fringe. Measures 56 1/2" long Rope fringe 2 1/2" Kid's Silk Scarf ( Hand-sewn in Tibet Half the size of full-sized Silk Aviator Scarf. Measures compact 35" x 6 Ideal for women, kids, teens. ( This reproduction aviation silk scarf can be hand-washed and air dried. 26

Silk Aviator Scarfs and Motorcycle Scarves (www.fashionscarvesandshawls.com) Dashing Aviator Scarf! Pebble design pattern.

Measures 60 long and 11-1/2 wide, double layered 100% silk. Available in white only. Classic Aviator Scarf & Motorcycle Scarf!

Masculine looking for men to wear, generic enough for women to wear. No fringe. Measures 60 long and 10 wide. Available in white and black colors.

Fabric is folded so it is made of two layers. Fringe is 5 long. Available in white only. Debonair Aviator Scarf! Swirl pattern.

27 Silk Aviator Scarfs and Motorcycle Scarves ( Dashing Aviator Scarf! Pebble design pattern. Very nice and elegant scarf with a dressy look. Subtle pebble pattern design gives it a sophisticated fashion look while staying masculine looking. Measures 60 long and 11-1/2 wide, double layered 100% silk. Available in white only. Classic Aviator Scarf & Motorcycle Scarf! 100% silk fabric that has been folded so it is made of two layers. This is excellent quality silk. Masculine looking for men to wear, generic enough for women to wear. No fringe. Measures 60 long and 10 wide. Available in white and black colors. Plain Pattern 100% Silk Aviator Scarf! A stunning 100% silk aviator scarf. Measures 64 long and 11 wide. Fabric is folded so it is made of two layers. Fringe is 5 long. Available in white only. Debonair Aviator Scarf! Swirl pattern. Dress-up style of men's scarf!... good for any style or occasion! A terrific 100% white silk aviator scarf is more dressy and stylish than our no pattern scarves. Pattern on the silk is a swirling paisley design of white on white. Measures 61 long and 10 wide, plus an additional 4 fringe on both ends. 27

Non-Silk at a Fraction of the Cost Aviator White Scarf White satin

lush 100% satin with soft fringes on both sides.

28 Non-Silk at a Fraction of the Cost Aviator White Scarf White satin aviator scarf with fringe at both ends 148cm long Product ID=486 (aviationmuseum.com) Off-White Satin Aviator Scarf Classic aviator style Fashioned in lush 100% satin with soft fringes on both sides. Measures 10" X 60" (amazon.com) This white satin scarf will help give an authentic look to your aviation costume. Measures 13 X 64" (museumofflightstore.org) 28

Snoopy Flying Ace Scarf (www.amazon.com) Keep Warm with the Red Baron Measures 76 inches long. List Price: $19.

29 Snoopy Flying Ace Scarf ( Keep Warm with the Red Baron Measures 76 inches long. List Price: $19.99 Item #: BROWN02 Background Features Fluffy Clouds on Blue Sky Embroidered Snoopy is ready to take flight from the top of his doghouse. 29

Colors: Black, Off-White, Deep Red, Sapphire or Grey List Price: $25 Dash of Vintage Aviators

30 Silk Aviator Scarf by Royal Silk (royalsilkusa.com) Silk Aviator Scarf by Royal Silk (royalsilkusa.com) Lush Double-Layer Satin Silk with Soft Fringes on Both Sides Measurements: 8" by 58 Colors: Black, Off-White, Deep Red, Sapphire or Grey List Price: $25 Dash of Vintage Aviators (pronto.com) Measurements: 66" x 10" 100% Silk Machine Washable Imported 30 List Price: $20

Brown or Black List Price: $104 USD "Snoopy"

or vintage automobile enthusiasts, and are

31 Snoopy Combos ( "Barnstormer" Combo Includes three items: "Snoopy" Leather Flying, Lined (BRNSTMRUL) or Unlined (BRNSTMRL) Cap, pair of RAF Mk.8-style Goggles, and 100% Silk Scarf Color: Brown or Black List Price: $104 USD "Snoopy" Leather Flying Cap Ideal for winter sports or vintage automobile enthusiasts, and are an essential component of steampunk fashion! Must specify cap size (S-M or L-XL) and cap color (brown or black) 31

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