Description
Rochester Optical GI Spectacle Front 6540-01-146-7799 Brown Cellulose Acetate 48-24
This is a new old-stock U.S. military-issue spectacle front manufactured by Rochester Optical Mfg. Co. under DLA contract DLA120-88-C-4614. Identified by National Stock Number 6540-01-146-7799, it is a classic horn-rimmed style in brown cellulose acetate, sized 48 eye with a 24 bridge, designated for female wearers. The frame front is complete and unissued; no temples (ear pieces) are included.
Specifications & What's Included
- NSN: 6540-01-146-7799
- DLA Contract: DLA120-88-C-4614
- Description: Front, Spectacle, Cellulose Acetate
- Gender: Female
- Frame material: Brown cellulose acetate
- Eye size: 48 mm
- Bridge size: 24 mm
- Style: Classic horn-rimmed / GI military
- Interior stamp: R.O. 48-24 (visible on bridge)
- Manufacture date: September 1989 (date code A- 9/89)
- Manufacturer: Rochester Optical Mfg. Co.
- Included: Frame front only — temples/ear pieces are NOT included
- Packaging: New old stock, stored in original sleeve
Applications
These frames are the standard U.S. military-issue "GI glasses" spectacle front, procured through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for use by active-duty service members requiring corrective lenses. Rochester Optical Mfg. Co. was one of the primary suppliers of military optical frames to the U.S. Armed Forces from the mid-20th century onward, producing frames to MIL-SPEC standards. The iconic thick cellulose acetate construction and squared horn-rimmed profile are characteristic of military spectacle fronts from the 1970s through the early 1990s — the same design colloquially known as "BCGs" (birth control glasses) among service members. Today these frames are collected as military surplus memorabilia, sought by vintage eyewear enthusiasts, used by opticians fitting vintage-style prescriptions, and acquired by reenactors and historians for period-accurate military impressions. Cellulose acetate frames from this era are also valued in the vintage eyewear market for their durability and classic aesthetic.
This Rochester Optical GI military spectacle front (NSN 6540-01-146-7799) is new old stock — manufactured in September 1989 under DLA contract DLA120-88-C-4614 and never worn. The frame is in excellent cosmetic condition with no cracks, chips, or discoloration visible in the photos. It comes stored in its original sleeve. As new old stock from 1989, it has been in long-term storage, so buyers should assess material flexibility and fit suitability for their own needs. Frame front only — no temples or ear pieces are included. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions. Please note: We have multiple units in stock — yours may not be the one shown in the photos, however, it will be similar in condition and function.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Rochester Optical Mfg. Co. |
Model: |
6540-01-146-7799 |
MPN: |
6540-01-146-7799 |
Type: |
Military Spectacle Front / Eyeglass Frame |
SKU: |
30854 |
NSN: |
6540-01-146-7799 |
Contract Number: |
DLA120-88-C-4614 |
Frame Size: |
48 Eye 24 Bridge |
Frame Material: |
Cellulose Acetate |
Color: |
Brown |
Gender: |
Female |
Style: |
Horn-Rimmed |
Components Included: |
Frame front only — no temples/ear pieces |
Manufacture Date: |
September 1989 (A- 9/89) |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition: |
New – Open Box / New Old Stock |
Seller Notes: |
Frame front only, no temples. New old stock, stored in sleeve. |
Condition Notes: |
Rochester Optical GI spectacle front 6540-01-146-7799, new old stock (mfg. Sept 1989). Never worn, stored in original sleeve. Excellent cosmetic condition. Frame front only — no temples. Long-term storage; assess material condition upon receipt. |
