All of the individual pieces, including the filter tin and dust goggles, are well dated 1941. This British Army gas mask comes with a bag and some accessories. The top of the filter normally has some of the manufacturer’s details along with a date. Close-up of the gas mask filter and hose. The loops on the side of the bag allowed the wearer to carry the bag across their chest. This gas mask is in the correct-issue khaki carrying bag. This example is for sale from Relic Militaria in the UK. The filter box is finished in bright red paint for some reason this was a colour which was regularly used. It is in good condition and a typical example. This set comprises a Civil Defence Warden’s, Fire Service or Police-issue gas mask, the carrying bag and shoulder straps. So they are an interesting yet inexpensive area of collecting. Below is a selection of British-issued WW2 gas masks for sale today. Mothers were taught how to protect their babies with them, and members of the British Armed Forces would train with them on every day.Īs a result, there are a lot of gas masks still in circulation and you can generally find them at sensible prices. Everyone was given a mask and was told to keep it with them at all times. Children would wear them to school, often even during lessons. A WW2 public informational posterĪs a solution, the government ordered the manufacturing and issuing of gas masks to every man, woman and child across the country. The threat of chemical warfare in the form of poisonous gas attacks was also on the minds of British servicemen, many of whom had seen the effects first hand during the trench warfare of WW1. The Luftwaffe could have dropped gas bombs onto British towns and cities, and the results would have been catastrophic. Many UK newspapers speculated that war was imminent but the British Government was simply not prepared for that kind of event. Please note as these are originals the makers name/ date are very hard to read or will vary and so will the colour/shade.The looming threat of war in the late 1930s sent the British Government and the general public into panic. Please note as these are originals the stamping with vary and so will colours/shades They have been carefully stored in a dry safe place and remain in excellent condition. The bags are all unissued and from a shipment we managed to purchase and are the last you will see. Top flap fastened by 2 large brass press studs.Canvas adjustable shoulder strap 39” long.2 flat rear internal pockets 4” x 10” and 5” x 10”.The main compartment is split into 2 sections (Canvas divider can be removed).Overall bag size: 10” x 10” x 3” inches.Ink stamped inside top flap with Maker, date 1942 and model MKVII bu t they might be printed lightly/ faded and unreadable They make a great period bag for reenactors to keep cameras, phones etc in. The MKVII gas mask with the shoulder strap replaced with a leather one is the original indiana Jones bag used in the popular films. These bags were issued in WW2 to all service personnel in the Army, Airforce, Navy plus The Police and ARP. This is an original WW2 Gas Mask bag for the MKV service respirator.
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