Description
USS 6540-01-146-7815 Military Spectacle Frame 50/20 Brown Cellulose Acetate BCG
This is a genuine US military-issue BCG ("Birth Control Glasses") spectacle front, NSN 6540-01-146-7815, manufactured by Pamlee Industries, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri under a Defense Logistics Agency contract. It is a classic horn-rimmed frame in brown cellulose acetate, sized 50 Eye / 20 Bridge, with adjustable rocking nose pads. The frame front is new in its original protective sleeve and is unissued military surplus stock. No temples (ear pieces) are included.
Specifications & What's Included
- NSN / Model: 6540-01-146-7815
- Frame size: 50 Eye / 20 Bridge (stamped "USS 50/20" on the nose pad bridge)
- Frame material: Brown cellulose acetate
- Style: Horn-rimmed / BCG (military-issue spectacle front)
- Nose pads: Adjustable rocking metal nose pads
- Manufacturer: Pamlee Industries, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64108
- DLA contract: DLA 120-89-D-4372 (approximately November 1989 production)
- Included: Frame front only — no temples or ear pieces
- Packaging: New in original protective sleeve
Applications
The BCG spectacle frame is one of the most recognizable pieces of US military gear. Issued by the US Armed Forces as standard corrective eyewear from the mid-20th century through the early 2000s, these frames earned the nickname "Birth Control Glasses" among service members for their distinctly utilitarian appearance. They were produced to strict government specifications and issued to enlisted personnel who required vision correction, particularly at basic training where personal eyewear was not permitted. Frames like this one from the late 1980s DLA contract era were manufactured by a small number of approved suppliers — Pamlee Industries being one of the primary contractors — in a consistent horn-rimmed cellulose acetate design that changed little over decades. Today these frames are collected as military memorabilia, used as costume or prop pieces, and occasionally sought by opticians or collectors restoring period-accurate gear. An optician can fit prescription lenses to the frame front if temples are sourced separately.
This USS 6540-01-146-7815 military BCG spectacle frame is new in its original protective sleeve. It is unused and comes directly from military surplus stock. As with many long-stored government-issue items, it may have been in storage for an extended period and could be past any manufacturer date or lot expiration. The frame itself shows no signs of use or wear. 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: |
USS (Pamlee Industries) |
Model: |
6540-01-146-7815 |
MPN: |
6540-01-146-7815 |
Type: |
Military Spectacle Frame (BCG) |
SKU: |
30849 |
NSN: |
6540-01-146-7815 |
Frame Size: |
50 Eye / 20 Bridge |
Frame Material: |
Brown Cellulose Acetate |
Nose Pads: |
Adjustable Rocking Nose Pads |
Frame Style: |
Horn-Rimmed / BCG (Birth Control Glasses) |
Components Included: |
Frame front only — no temples/ear pieces |
Packaging: |
New in original sleeve |
Manufacturer: |
Pamlee Industries, Inc., Kansas City MO |
DLA Contract: |
DLA 120-89-D-4372 |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Military Branch: |
US Armed Forces (DoD issue) |
Condition: |
New – Open Box (new in sleeve, long-term storage possible) |
Seller Notes: |
Frame front only; no temples included. New in original protective sleeve. |
Condition Notes: |
USS 6540-01-146-7815 military BCG spectacle frame, new in sleeve, unused. Long-term surplus storage possible. Frame only — no temples included. Please view our photos and contact us with any questions. |
