1970s Vintage
USS Sunglasses
Brand: USS
Model: US Army Issue / GI Glasses
Design: Wellington
Frame Color: Black
Lens Color: Light Gray(tint 20&)
Size: 48/22
Condition: Deadstock
MADE IN USA
<Size Specifications>
Total Frame Width 138mm, Height 44mm
Temple 5 3/4 (145mm)
Lens Width 47mm, Lens Height 38mm
Bridge Width 22mm
These are "US Army Official" frames, issued to the
military in the 1970s based on the strict
US government Mil-Spec (Military Specification).
Mil-Spec refers to rigorous, military-level standards.
Products that pass these tests are characterized by their
robustness, functionality, and reliability, serving as a benchmark
for quality that consumers can trust.
The durability required to withstand harsh combat zones
and the stripped-back, minimalist horn-rim design
are loved in modern fashion as an "eternal standard."
At the time, this model was produced by mainstream American
brands such as AO and Bausch & Lomb under strict
government specifications as official US Army issue.
This background explains why many units feature
different brand names on the front and temples.
This particular piece is a rare example where both
the front and temples are made by USS.
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The frame is in excellent condition with no degradation or celluloid shrinkage.
