airportable Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hi folks. A pic. or two of a bag I picked up at Shugborough event. The dealer had a box full. Out of my period but would love to know what it was for. Thanks, Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 thats a WW11 gas mask case mate Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airportable Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Oh right. Thanks Mark. Which mask is it for as I have a bag with one in that seams to appear in all pics. of period. This one is totally different, is it a civi. one then? Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 its a lightweight mask, military issue for later on in war Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
early british ww2 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Oh right. Thanks Mark.Which mask is it for as I have a bag with one in that seams to appear in all pics. of period. This one is totally different, is it a civi. one then? Andy. Hi Andy , Definitely a later war lightweight gas mask bag - I have one of these complete with the mask - definitely a WD Military issue and not civvi - Hope this helps cheers:coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airportable Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 Hi and thanks. Although not into WWII kit I am a compulsive collector and have quite a bit of various period kit. It is always intresting to know what this or that was for. Think my oldest 'kit' is 1500 or so (powder flask). Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unionjack Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Yes, a Lightweight Respirator carrier. Introduced circa '43 to replace the Service Respirator. Often called an "Airborne Gas Mask" but actually everyone had them eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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