WWII US M 1A2-1-1 Non-combatant gas mask
1945WWII US M1A2-1-1 non-combatant gas mask in bag containing instruction booklet.
The mask consists of a rubber face mask with two celluloid eyepieces that is attached to the head using 5 adjustable elastic straps. A replacable grey painted metal filter of cylindrical shape, with warning and fitting instructions printed onto the front, is attached to the bottom of the face mask. A grey plastic expiration vent is fitted to the proper left side of the filter mounting.
The bag is made from sand-coloured canvas and has the name of the contents in black writing on the front. It has an adjustable carry strap to the reverse. It has a press stud on the front to close the bag. On thr underside of the flasp are the maker's name and date.
The booklet is printed on buff-coloured paper with black writing entitled 'Your GAS MASK'.
The M 1A2-1-1 was developed for use by noncombatants working in civil defense and individuals in U.S. Army-designated target areas around 1942.
This mask is of the type issued to civilians for air-raid precautions in Australia during the Second World War.
Details
Details
On outside of bag:
"US
NONCOMBATANT GAS MASK
MEDIUM ADULT
M 1A2-1-1"
On inside of bag:
"EV2LOT
45 2"
Instruction booklet cover page:
"Your
GAS MASK
Some day this mask may be the
means of saving your life.
Examine it, wear it, put it on
and take it off until you can do
so quickly.
Read this booklet until you
know by heart what it contains."
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