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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.

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 goggles with articulated central ridge.
Splinter goggles 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 Goggles

Broadsight Goggles - Fighting Incendiary Bombs

These goggles featured darkened lens that would reduce the glare from incendiary devices. 
WW2 Broadsight ARP Googles.
WW2 Broadsight ARP Goggles

ARP / Civil Defence Dust Goggles

These dust goggles 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)

Eyeshields, Anti-Gas Mark II

These Mk. II eyeshields were worn to protect the wearer from chemicals sprayed into the air by enemy aircraft. Clear and tinted versions exist. The eyeshields were also worn as an anti-duct measure at air raid incidents.
Eyeshields, Anti-Gas Mark II
Eyeshields, Anti-Gas Mark II

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    • Women’s Voluntary Services Uniforms
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    • ARP & CD Buttons
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    • Breast Badges
    • Beret & Cap Badges
    • Area Markings
    • Shoulder Titles / Flashes
    • War Service Chevrons
    • Armbands / Armlets
    • ARP Instructors' Badges
    • Incident Officer
    • Bomb Reconnaissance
    • Wound Stripes
    • ARP Whistle & Lanyards
    • Lapel Badges
    • Medals & Ribbons
    • Civil Defence Reserve
    • Miscellaneous ARP
  • Helmets
    • Helmets of the Home Front
  • Equipment
    • Documentation
    • First Aid
    • Gas Air Raid Warning
    • Hand-Cranked Air Raid Sirens
    • Fire Tackling
    • Anti-Gas Equipment
    • Anti-Gas Training Posters
    • Rescue Equipment
    • Goggles
    • Lamps & Torches
    • Respirators (Gas masks)
    • ARP Penknife
    • ARP Water Bottle
  • Fire Guard
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    • Re-enacting
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    • ARP Memo 17
    • Civil Defence ARP Pattern Numbers
    • Uniform Sizes
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    • Air Raid Histories
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