question Webbing pouch/bag

[airportable]

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.

[chevpol]

thats a WW11 gas mask case mate

 

Mark

[airportable]

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.

[chevpol]

its a lightweight mask, military issue for later on in war

 

Mark

[early british ww2]

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:

[airportable]

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.

[unionjack]

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.