Part XIV Goggles and Scarves - Good Karma Productions

Military AccessoriesforRussian MotorcyclesPart XIV: Goggles and ScarvesErnie Franke03/2011 eafranke@tampabaytampabay.rr.com

Contents• World War I (WW-I) and World war II (WW-II) Goggles and ScarvesReadily 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)StandardRegardless of the law, riders benefit from the protectionof approved helmets.

Helmet Laws•Laws Require All Motorcyclists to Wear a Helmet in 20 States and theDistrict 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 HampshireWith such a diverse collection of helmet-laws, laws, one needsto keep a helmet handy when traveling across states.

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

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

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

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

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

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

WW-II Russian Aviator and Motorcycle Goggles (cgicgi.ebay.com/.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 GogglesGoggles with similar appearance to genuine WW-II flight goggles differin a couple of small details. These goggles are post war, and are notmeant to be worn by pilots, lacking small metal air channels on top outersides of frames. The top rubber cover has writing starting with "GOST.“

WW-II Russian Aviator and Motorcycle Goggles (redpilotredpilot.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 withRubber 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 onShL-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 LeatherRealizing the need for a helmet with built-in communication equipment,the Soviets designed a new helmet, the ShL-50.

WW-II Russian Aviator and Motorcycle Goggles (redpilotredpilot.com)ShZ-50 helmet from above. Note thehook - it's straight and wasprobably used only to adjusthelmet on the head.ShZ-50 helmet with oldstyle pilot goggles.Complete ShL-50 helmetwith special straps,KM-30M oxygen mask andPO-1M pilot gogglesShZ-50 from the back - it's hardto see, but notice two wirescoming out of the helmet.ShZ-50. Front wire is to be connected tothe 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.

Original WW-II Goggles (www.(www.shopbulgaria.com)• 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

Halycon Classic Aviator Goggles (www.(www.aircraftspruce.com)• 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 Bridgefor Ideal Fit• Elastic Headband with Snap-On ClipsWW-II RAF GoggleFaithful Replica incorporatingdark brown soft leather facemask stitched to the RAF bluepainted solid brass frames.Traditional Split Lenses arereplaceable.BROWNPN: 13-05860List Price: $80Vintage Aviator GoggleSoft Brown or Black Leatherface Mask, Hand Stitched tosilver or black painted solidbrass frames. Screwadjustment on nose bridge.Replaceable split lenses.PN: 13-06310List Price: $80Mark 4 Deluxe GoggleAll leather face mask,color matched headbands, split lenses,bright polished andchrome plated frames,sliding nose bridgeadjustment.PN: 13-06000List Price: $87

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 USDAuthentic U.S.S.R. Pilot Goggles (www.• 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 #: 08-7797• List Price: $70 USD(www.majorsurplus.com)

WW-II RAF Aviator Motorcycle Helmet Goggles (cgicgi.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

Goggles WW-II Classic New Pilot (cgi• New Tinted Goggles• List Price: $6 USDcgi.ebay.com)

Aviator Goggles (www.(www.british-classics.com)Aviator 4400 GoggleFourmodels available in achoice of frame finisheswith natural rubberpadding. Supplied as a kitwith three sets of lensesAviator 4400 Optical (forprescription lenses)GoggleThree modelsavailable in a choice offrame finishes with naturalrubber or foam padding. Aviator 4600GoggleFour modelsavailable in a choice offrame finishes withnatural rubber orleather padding.Supplied as a kit withthree sets of lensesAviator 4602GoggleFour modelsavailable in a choice offrame finishes, all withleather padding.Supplied as a kit withthree sets of lenses,British Classics, for instance, offers many selections,even with prescription lens.

Nannini Goggles (www.(www.british-classics.com)• Over 45 years ago Giorgio Nannini Began Producing Quality Eyewear inHis 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: $1316200 Nannini Cruiser -Black / Gray Lenses6209 Nannini Cruiser -Black / Silver MirrorLenses6520 Nannini Cruiser -Brown / Gray Lenses6205 Nannini Cruiser -Black / Clear Lenses6525 Nannini Cruiser -Brown / Clear Lenses6529 Nannini Cruiser -Brown / Silver MirrorLenses

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 PouchBlack & Chromew/Smoke LensesBlack & w/SmokeLensesRear View Of SoftCushioned Padding

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

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 Coldand 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 FrontAviator scarves are no longer necessarily worn in the confines ofan open cockpit, but they still project the very same air of freedom.

Reproduction Silk Aviator's ScarvesSilk Aviator's ScarfHand-sewn in TibetMeasures 6 ft. long and14” wide.Silk scarves sold byothers weigh-in at 60 g,while our silk scarfweighs 94 g.(www.uswings.com)White VintageAviator's Silk FlyingScarfMeasures 6 ft. longand 12” wide.(www.classicjet.com)Aviator Silk Scarf - IvoryDouble-ply silk scarf with fringe.Measures 56 1/2" longRope fringe 2 1/2"Kid's Silk Scarf(www.sterlingapparel.com)Hand-sewn in TibetHalf the size of full-sizedSilk Aviator Scarf.Measures compact 35" x 6“Ideal for women, kids,teens.(www.uswings.com)This reproduction aviation silk scarf can behand-washed and air dried.

Silk Aviator Scarfs and Motorcycle Scarves(www.fashionscarvesandshawlsfashionscarvesandshawls.com)Dashing Aviator Scarf!Pebble design pattern.Very nice and elegantscarf with a dressylook. Subtle pebblepattern design gives it asophisticated fashionlook while stayingmasculine looking.Measures 60” long and11-1/2” wide, doublelayered 100% silk.Available in white only.Classic Aviator Scarf& Motorcycle Scarf!100% silk fabric thathas been folded so itis made of two layers.This is excellentquality silk. Masculinelooking for men towear, generic enoughfor women to wear. Nofringe. Measures 60”long and 10” wide.Available in white andblack colors.Plain Pattern 100%Silk Aviator Scarf!A stunning 100% silkaviator scarf.Measures 64” long and11” wide. Fabric isfolded so it is made oftwo layers. Fringe is 5”long. Available inwhite only.Debonair AviatorScarf! Swirl pattern.Dress-up style ofmen's scarf!...good for any style oroccasion! A terrific100% white silk aviatorscarf is more dressyand stylish than our nopattern scarves.Pattern on the silk is aswirling paisley designof white on white.Measures 61” long and10” wide, plus anadditional 4” fringe onboth ends.

Non-Silk at a Fraction of the CostAviator White ScarfWhite satin aviatorscarf with fringe at bothends148cm longProduct ID=486(aviationmuseum.com)Off-White SatinAviator ScarfClassic aviator styleFashioned in lush100% satin with softfringes on bothsides.Measures 10" X 60"(amazon.com)This white satin scarf willhelp give an authentic lookto your aviation costume.Measures 13“ X 64"(museumofflightstore.org)

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

Silk Aviator Scarf by Royal Silk® (royalsilkusa• 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: $25royalsilkusa.com)• Dash of Vintage Aviators (pronto.com)Dash of Vintage Aviators (pronto.com)• Measurements: 66" x 10"• 100% Silk• Machine Washable• Imported• List Price: $20

Snoopy Combos (www.(www.uswings.com)"Barnstormer" ComboIncludes three items: "Snoopy"Leather Flying, Lined(BRNSTMRUL) or Unlined(BRNSTMRL) Cap, pair of RAFMk.8-style Goggles, and 100% SilkScarfColor: Brown or BlackList Price: $104 USD"Snoopy" Leather Flying CapIdeal for winter sports or vintageautomobile enthusiasts, and are anessential component of steampunkfashion! Must specify cap size (S-M orL-XL) and cap color (brown or black)