9/6/2023 0 Comments Wwi gas mask uk![]() ![]() overall I think it's a neat piece of history and at the same time to remind us what these brave diggers went through. Some people seem to think that this mask does not look as if it would offer very good protection. I believe there’s not too many of these around in this condition. The official gas mask, or respirator, consists of a metal container filled with material, which absorbs the gas, and a rubber face piece with a non-inflammable transparent window. I couldn't find any details of this brave person. On the front of the satchel bag is the name of the digger "Alex Olson". Below this number could be an ?18, maybe the year? The "CEM" mask has the markings 3 wide 137T and 60 on the front where the forehead would be. I can't make out any of the markings on the satchel bag, except for No.3 - Wide on the front flap and to the left corner of this there seams to be a square with something written in it and 379714X on the inside lap as well. The interior of the "CEM" mask has a rubber padded nose-clip and the rubber mouth piece for breathing, which is in fair condition for it's age. Unfortunately the anti fogging compound is missing. The filter canister is marked 161 X H and I think this one protects against both smoke and gas, attached to the filter canister is an instruction, record book which also includes a field repair kit. Early gas masks were crude as would be expected as no-one had thought that poison gas would ever be used in warfare as the mere thought seemed too shocking. The respirator is affixed to a yellow type ‘H’ filter canister. Gas masks used in World War One were made as a result of poison gas attacks that took the Allies in the trenches on the Western Front by surprise. I'm not sure but I think this could be a C.E. Army issue, WWI gas mask and satchel bag. ![]()
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