WW2 Civil Defence Uniforms, Insignia & Equipment
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WW2 Civil Defence Goggles and Eye Protection


During the second world war a number of different styles of goggles were available to protect the eyes. Some were pre-war but others were manufactured for sale during the war for use by rescue parties and wardens.

Siebe Gorman Rubber Goggles

Rubber goggles made by Siebe Gorman. Part of the fire service breathing set but used by other civil defence personnel as dust and smoke goggles.
WW2 Siebe Gorman Rubber Goggles (front).
WW2 Siebe Gorman Rubber Goggles (front).
WW2 Siebe Gorman Rubber Goggles (maker's mark).
WW2 Siebe Gorman Rubber Goggles (maker's mark).
WW2 Siebe Gorman Rubber Goggles (rear).
WW2 Siebe Gorman Rubber Goggles (rear).

Steel Goggles - Protection of Eyes from Bomb Splinters

Introduced circa. 1940 these goggles were worn by civil defence personnel to protect eyes from spitting incendiary devices and bomb splinters. The central section with a cross could be rotated providing more vision when required. 

​Two types are know, one with a centre articulation (thought to allow the goggles to fit better to the face) and a design that was one piece.

Steel Goggles to Protect Eyes from Bomb Splinters (front).
Steel Goggles to Protect Eyes from Bomb Splinters (front).
Steel Goggles to Protect Eyes from Bomb Splinters (rear).
Steel Goggles to Protect Eyes from Bomb Splinters (rear).
Lee Miller's photograph showing the steel goggles being worn.
Lee Miller's photograph showing the steel goggles being worn.
Description of the civil defence steel goggles.
Description of the civil defence steel goggles.
Splinter googles with articulated central ridge.
Splinter googles with articulated central ridge.

ARP Fire Fighter's Goggle

ARP fire fighter's goggles made by Fleming (London) which have blue tinted lenses and are GR and crown marked.
ARP Fire Fighter's Goggle
ARP Fire Fighter's Goggle
ARP Fire Fighter's Goggle with tin
ARP Fire Fighter's Goggle with tin
ARP Fire Fighter's Goggle markings
ARP Fire Fighter's Goggle markings
ARP Fire Fighter's Goggle markings label
ARP Fire Fighter's Goggle markings label
"Evertrusty" ARP Fire Fighter's Googles

Broadsight Goggles - Fighting Incendiary Bombs

These goggles featured darkened lens that would reduce the glare from incendiary devices. Image from Caring on the Home Front.
WW2 Broadsight ARP Googles.
WW2 Broadsight ARP Googles.

ARP / Civil Defence Dust Goggles

These dust googles were worn during the excavation of bombed out buildings and are regularly seen worn by Rescue Squads in wartime photographs.
ARP / Civil Defence Dust Goggles
ARP / Civil Defence Dust Goggles (Folded)

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