Luftwaffe 'Splinter D' Flying Goggles in original cannister

Luftwaffe 'Splinter D' Flying Goggles in original cannister
In a stunning near mint condition a German Luftwaffe Splinter (or 'Flieger-Splitterschutzbrille') Flying Goggles.
Introduced in 1944 these third pattern 'anti-splinter' goggles have moulded black plastic frames that hinge at the nose.
They are fitted with small convex clear glass lenses (type D) designed to provide some protection from flying shrapnel debris.
The strap is manufactured using a ribbed grey-green silken headband of the type normally associated with the second pattern.
The frame is in excellent condition bar normal wear and is marked "NiGuRa" (Nitsche and Gunther, Rathenow). No size markings.
The googles comes in the Original cannister that is nicely marked 'Flieger-Splitterschutzbrille mit Ultrasin-Gläsern "D" - Fl 30550'.
In my opinion a never used set and very rare to find!

Code: 65562