The following report was originally printed in Tactical and Technical Trends, No. 5, August 13, 1942. [DISCLAIMER: The following text is taken from the U.S. War Department publication Tactical and Technical Trends. As with all wartime intelligence information, data may be incomplete or inaccurate. No attempt has been made to update or correct the text. Any views or opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of the website.]

GERMAN EYEGLASSES FOR USE WITH GAS MASK The wearing of eyeglasses with a gas mask always presents a problem. The Germans, however, have devised a very simple and satisfactory solution. The lenses, conforming to the individual's particular optical prescription, are set in approximately circular rims joined by the usual bridge. In place of the usual hinged side members, there are double three-bar sliders through which are fastened the two ends of a loop of tape, 0.3 inches wide. The tape fits over the ear and is secured after adjustment by a hook at the end of each slider. Even though the tape may become twisted, a gas-tight fit of the facepiece can be obtained. The glasses and extra tapes are carried in a metal case.

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