Right sealing filter with the hose?

[The woodpecker]

Hi mates.I just found this nice Mk IV gas mask.I am wondering if the hose was sealed right to the filter with this material i hasn't seen before.Any help welcome.Many thanks(i am asking for the end at the bottom)

[The woodpecker]

Anyone?

[The woodpecker]

I think it's ok

[The woodpecker]

Another photo...

[The woodpecker]

any luck?

[Wagriff]

Usually, they are sealed with a wire clip over the material-such as you can see on the upper fitting to the mask itself. This one does look period, though, so I would not be too concerned about it.

[The woodpecker]

You have point mate

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*a point

[The woodpecker]

I think that from the late 1942 the Brits started to use this method

[The woodpecker]

Any other info will be great apreciated.Thanks

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

Hi, it looks like a standard "clip" lock to me!! No worries here my friend, Leon.