Other brand - Folgore - Sunglasses
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Description from the seller
No damage, virgin specimen (New Old Stock), never used, with seal and complete original accessories.
Rare and authentic pair of Difil sunglasses, made for the Italian Army's 'Folgore' Paratrooper Brigade.
Limited edition item from the early 1980s, intended for military or commemorative use, now difficult to find complete.
The glasses present:
Frame in gold-colored metal
CR39 Carbolite organic lenses with 100% UV protection.
Central emblem with a winged parachute of Folgore.
Folgore logo engraved on the lens.
Included in the sale
Original Difil case in green military-style synthetic leather with a badge reading 'Brigata Paracadutisti Folgore.'
Original certificate/card numbered 04280
Original Difil seal still present
Produced by Difil – Torino, as indicated in the certificate.
Conditions
Glasses in excellent aesthetic condition, with minor signs of aging appropriate for their age.
Original custody with natural patina
All original, never restored.
Ideal object for:
Military memorabilia collectors
Folgore collectors
Enthusiasts of vintage Italian glasses
Rare and complete piece, hardly available on the market.
No damage, virgin specimen (New Old Stock), never used, with seal and complete original accessories.
Rare and authentic pair of Difil sunglasses, made for the Italian Army's 'Folgore' Paratrooper Brigade.
Limited edition item from the early 1980s, intended for military or commemorative use, now difficult to find complete.
The glasses present:
Frame in gold-colored metal
CR39 Carbolite organic lenses with 100% UV protection.
Central emblem with a winged parachute of Folgore.
Folgore logo engraved on the lens.
Included in the sale
Original Difil case in green military-style synthetic leather with a badge reading 'Brigata Paracadutisti Folgore.'
Original certificate/card numbered 04280
Original Difil seal still present
Produced by Difil – Torino, as indicated in the certificate.
Conditions
Glasses in excellent aesthetic condition, with minor signs of aging appropriate for their age.
Original custody with natural patina
All original, never restored.
Ideal object for:
Military memorabilia collectors
Folgore collectors
Enthusiasts of vintage Italian glasses
Rare and complete piece, hardly available on the market.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Other brand
Vintage
Yes
Colour
Gold, Green
Model Name
Folgore
Material
Glass, Gold-plated metal, Plastic
Made in
Italy
Condition
New or as new, unused with or without original packaging
Size
One size
Authenticity code
04280
Accessories Included
Authenticity card, Box, Original tag
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