Circa 1970s Vintage
Bausch & Lomb Sunglasses
Brand: Bausch & Lomb
Model: US Army Issued Model - GI Glasses
Design: Horn-rimmed Wellington
Frame Color: Black
Lens Color: Gray
Size: 48/24
Condition: Deadstock
MADE IN USA
<Size Details>
Total frame width 135mm, height 44mm
Temple 6 (150mm)
Lens width 46mm, lens height 37mm
Bridge width 24mm
"US Army Official" frames issued to soldiers
in the 1970s, based on the U.S. government's
strict military specifications (mil-spec).
Mil-spec refers to rigorous military-grade standards;
products that pass these tests excel in robustness, functionality, and reliability,
serving as a benchmark of quality that consumers can trust.
With a durability capable of withstanding harsh battlefields and missions,
and a stripped-down, essential horn-rimmed design,
they are beloved in modern fashion
as an "eternal standard."
At the time, this model was produced by mainstream American brands
such as AO and Bausch & Lomb according to strict U.S. government specifications
as part of the US Army's issue supply.
This is why it is common to find individual pieces where the branding
on the front does not necessarily match the marking on the temples.
This particular piece is a valuable specimen with both front and temples
manufactured by Bausch & Lomb.
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At a lab in Burbank that handles many
sunglass lenses for film and television,
we have installed light gray (20%) lenses
that complement this frame perfectly.
The density allows the eyes to be faintly visible when worn.
The frame is in excellent condition with no degradation or cellulose thinning.
A real vintage frame that you can feel in your hands—
it establishes a texture and charm that cannot be satisfied
by the many copies and replicas on the market.
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