These gas masks are based on the early style masks used by the German Army during WW1. The mask is constructed of khaki rubberized cloth, with clear glass eyepieces and black elastic harness. Umstead" written in ink on obverse of pack's cover flap and "S-18-13" stamped in black ink on underside mask's fabric components badly deteriorated.ĬONTAINER, metal with detachable cap, for "Anti-Dimming Composition for Gas Mask" filled with original cloth used to clean and treat inner surfaces of eyepieces, reducing the problem of fogging or "dimming" when gas mask is worn oblong, ocher-colored container measures 3.25" (8.3 cm) from top to bottom, 1.25" (3.2 cm) in diameter container in poor condition, scraped and rusted, especially on bottom, badly dented at mid-point.ĮNVELOPE, heavy card stock, containing instructions on the use and repair of gas mask, including plaster strips for repairing "tears in hood" printed on a reinforced folding card slip into cover printed "THIS ENVELOPE CONTAINS / INSTRUCTIONS / RECORD CARD / TAPE FOR REPAIRS" card has metal eyelet with heavy string card measures 3" x 4" (7.6 cm x 10.2 cm) outer surface badly watermarked on obverse and reverse, numerous dark, rust-colored stains on reverse. Excellent Reproduction German WW1 Gas Masks. Model, 1918, mask and filter stored in heavy canvas pack with "Wm B. gas mask model 1917 coming complete with carrying tin & original WW1 period issue nettle/paper cloth long & short straps, spare 1918 dated eye pieces.
After a few improvements, Macpherson's helmet became the first gasmask to be used by the British Army.GAS MASK, U.S. The helmet was treated with chemicals that would absorb the chlorine used in the gas attacks. made from both rubber and fabric with two circular cellulose eye pieces. Using a helmet taken from a captured German prisoner, he added a canvas hood with eyepieces and a breathing tube. The French M2 is the most commonly found WWI French gas masks, but it is still. These authentic gas masks are perfect for WWI memorabilia collectors. At Gorilla Surplus, we carry military surplus gas mask kits from the Russian, Israeli, and Czech military. In 1915, a smoke hood was invented by Cluny MacPherson. The first gas masks of WW1 were made in response to counter the poison gases used by the German army. The mask comes complete with the original filter, spare eyepieces in original paper wrappers, and metal carrying canister and straps. Because it was so powerful, only a small amount was needed to inflict devastating effects and there was always a fear it could be used against innocent civilians.Īlthough there are versions of gasmasks dating back to the early 19th century, World War I brought about the need for mass production of masks for soldiers. An original WWI German Gas Mask constructed from a single piece of tanned sheepskin dipped in an oil sealant solution. It took 12 hours to take effect, could be added to high-explosive shells and it was almost odourless.
This then connects mouthpiece to the plated tin canister. The rubber mouthpiece inside connected to the cloth covered rubber connector tube. Mustard gas was the deadliest of all the poisonous chemicals. The mask is constructed of khaki rubberized cloth, with clear glass eyepieces and black elastic harness.
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The first large-scale use of chemical weapons was during World War I, and ranged from tear gas which disabled victims, to lethal gases such as chlorine and mustard gas. Full Face Respirator Mask - Gas Mask with Filters for Chemical, Paint Vapors, Gases, Dust, Sanding, Welding, Woodworking, Machine Polishing. This is not the first time masks were worn daily by a country's residents.ĭuring World War II, around 38 million gasmasks were distributed to UK citizens to protect them from gas bombs, which could be dropped during air raids. Description This is a German GM17 gas mask used beginning in 1917 in response to chemical warfare exercised by both sides of the Western Front. In the past few months in New Zealand, people wearing masks as protection from a potentially deadly virus has been a common sight. Gasmasks for horses and men - a German soldier and his horse, 1917. Repro gas masks based on the early M30 style masks used by the German Army during WW1, made from a grey suede material, with clear plastic eye pieces. German Soldiers and German War Dogs with gas mask 8x10 World War 1 WWI Photo 28.
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