1960s Vintage American Optical
Brand: American Optical/USS
Model: Horn Rim (US Army Issue)
Color: Smoke Gray
Size: 44/18
Condition: Deadstock
Made in USA
<Size details>
Frame width: 130mm, height: 43mm
Temple size: 5 3/4 (145mm)
Lens width 44mm, Lens height 37mm
Bridge width 19mm
A rare horn-rimmed Wellington that was manufactured and distributed at the request of the US Army.
At the time, the same model was manufactured to strict US government specifications by mainstream American brands such as AO and Bausch & Lomb.
Produced as a distribution model for the US Army.
This is the reason why there are many cases where the brand name written on the front and temples do not necessarily match.
This one has AO on the front,
Condition: Deadstock
Made in USA
<Size details>
Frame width: 130mm, height: 43mm
Temple size: 5 3/4 (145mm)
Lens width 44mm, Lens height 37mm
Bridge width 19mm
A rare horn-rimmed Wellington that was manufactured and distributed at the request of the US Army.
At the time, the same model was manufactured to strict US government specifications by mainstream American brands such as AO and Bausch & Lomb.
Produced as a distribution model for the US Army.
This is the reason why there are many cases where the brand name written on the front and temples do not necessarily match.
This one has AO on the front,
The temples are made by USS.
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