Wwi German "Maskenbrille" Eyeglasses For Gas Masks Hold TUGELA HEIGHTS

TUGELA HEIGHTS

The insignia is the trapezoid for the side cap

a Camp Borden Sergeants' Mess Life Member Plaque (brass

1914 at Quebec City

Wwi German "Maskenbrille" Eyeglasses For Gas Masks Hold TUGELA HEIGHTSWWI 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