My Gas mask collection
Hello to everyone!
I'd like to share with you my humble collection of gas mask's related items. I'm still learning about this theme, but maybe some "visual example" could help a novice (like me) and maybe also the expert collector.
I'll start with my BN T4 gas mask.
The filter is 1938 LMZ made. Serviced in 1942 (or 1943?). The mask also shows another faint marking (31 august 1942, maybe another check date). This is the bag.
The bag has the initials of the owner inscribed with ink and a wooden tag with full name made by pencil. No external pockets, only two sections inside with a little pocket for (i suppose) a vaseline stick or similar device (like sbr mask?).
No other visible markings (except the little "n. 5" on the flap) and no date of production, but definetely pre-war made in my opinion.
I continue with my other two bags. One complete with shoulder strap, made of rough canvas and with a two-buttons closing system (button seems to be plastic or bakelite). The other is made of cloth-like fabric, very fragile. It has no shoulder strap, maybe it was modified later.
Some details of the inside (maybe also modified for use as breadbag) and of the markings (both very fainted, but the canvas bag's one seems interesting).
Time for some filters
In the middle, the previous seen T4 filter. On both sides, MO2 filters (1944 and 1945 made).
Details of MO2 filters, different makers.
An interesting item: enamelled water dispenser made on the base of T4 filter (the example shown is incomplete).
One of the first items of my rkka collection: 1936's Osoaviachim book
Full of details about chemical protection, gas mask devices and more.
That's all for now, i hope to share more in the near future.
As always. any opinion is welcome
Best regards
Gabriele
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