Quick Question...

[HenryJunior]

What in the world is on Belloq's forehead??
A 1940's Sweat Band?
ACTUAL Sweat?
A Stylish French Plastic Sun Shade?




Thanks!

[foreverwingnut]

I've always assumed they are protective goggles. German soldiers in the desert often wore protective goggles as sand is a constant nuisance. Belloq would have further need of protective eyewear as an archeologist because he is often sifting through sand.

[HenryJunior]

I think I see the nose piece on the goggles now, I've always gotten the impression of a highly reflective forehead!

[Orellana]

Could be a lot of things, (i.e. sunscreen, sweatband, even glare.)

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No actually it's glasses/goggles I just looked closer.

[Montana Smith]

They look like British eyeshields, as favoured by Rommel:

[goodeknight]

Originally Posted by Montana Smith

They look like British eyeshields, as favoured by Rommel:

Interesting. Yes, you can clearly see they're goggles when Belloq walks into the tent to see Marion. I wouldn't have guessed anti-gas, though. Anti-sand perhaps, but not anti-gas. Good find.

I found a link to a pack of half a dozen for 1.99 pounds, sterling here:
http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/sh...ds-363405.html

[Montana Smith]

Originally Posted by goodeknight

Interesting. Yes, you can clearly see they're goggles when Belloq walks into the tent to see Marion. I wouldn't have guessed anti-gas, though. Anti-sand perhaps, but not anti-gas. Good find.

I found a link to a pack of half a dozen for 1.99 pounds, sterling here:
http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/sh...ds-363405.html

American M1 eyeshields are similar:





Here's Rommel wearing his British anti-gas shields:

[Henry Jones VII]

Originally Posted by Montana Smith

They look like British eyeshields, as favoured by Rommel:

wow that's really cool. thanks for the pic.

World War II memorabilia is wonderful.