General Gold with Polarized Polycarbonate Grey # 3 Lens (shown right)American Optical Sunglasses
Classic aviator styling, the performance-tested General Sunglasses have been a favorite of U.S. air force pilots for more than 40 years.
Engineering to military specifications since 1958 and issued to millions of U.S. soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines.
The high quality finishing of the steel alloy frame, rugged and sturdy structure, coupled with distortion-free toughened and polished True Color glass lens have made the General the standard bearer for fine military sunglasses.
The General comes in Gold, Silver or Black frames. We are the only ones that can make it with Silver laser mirror Polarized lens or Blue laser Mirror Polarized lens (select lenses below)
Long considered a fashion statement, aviator sunglasses have a surprising history that dates back to World War II. This particular accessory item is well recognized in every arena from the well-known, Hollywood rich and famous to aircraft personnel and the average Joe looking for a little sun protection. In fact, they are so well recognized as fashion gear that no one under the age of 40 would suspect that they actually served as a critical piece of protective equipment for WW2 pilots during a critical time in our country’s history.
The General , is manufatured in the USA by AO sunglasses and also no newcomer to the scene, produced the first aviator sunglasses back in 1958 to provide needed sun protection to pilots flying missions during the war. Patterning their design after aviation goggles, the new sunglasses were a little easier to wear in lighter duty situations and could be extended to off-duty wear as well. They caught on quickly and soon became a symbol of male, get-it-done machismo during our country’s post war transition. It wasn’t long before they crossed the gender barrier and gained popularity as a fashion statement for women as well.
