British mk 6 and 7 gas mask bags.
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Thanks for that, it's definitely not bad news as I now know what it is! Although I think I may have slightly embarrassed myself there! :P I completely overlooked the fact that other nations also used both the MkIV and MkV Respirators.
What is interesting though is that it now appears that the Canadians in fact also used the early Type A filters at some stage, which is a nice little piece of information in its own right.
Regards,
Danny
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Although it's not the clearest photograph on the planet, it does show the kidney shaped carrier (as worn) that contained the Mk.II Service Respirator, which was exclusively used by the Royal Navy. Next time I'm back home I'll take some detailed photographs of my recently purchased example which is there and waiting for me.
Regards,
Danny
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joseph barrett
Here is a link to the military gas mask page on my website I have gone into a bit more depth on this subject, Its about halfway down the page plus something I forgot to mention here the MK.V-C.
GAS
That is a great site with some wonderful items. I really liked the Radio broadcast on each section. It had me checking them all out!!!
Semper Fi
Phil
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GasMasksUK
Thanks for that, it's definitely not bad news as I now know what it is! Although I think I may have slightly embarrassed myself there! :P I completely overlooked the fact that other nations also used both the MkIV and MkV Respirators.
What is interesting though is that it now appears that the Canadians in fact also used the early Type A filters at some stage, which is a nice little piece of information in its own right.
Regards,
Danny
Embarrassed? Don't be ridiculous! I can't tell you how many times I've had to go on hunches and educated guesses when the surviving artifact no longer has it's markings and I have made plenty of mistakes along the way, let me tell you. I live just south of the Canadian border, thus I have seen these particular bags with their markings intact. I'm pretty familiar with Indian gasmask bags as well, Mks V-VII. Australia also produced Mk V, VI and VII bags, but I have not been able to get my hands on one to analyze its construction. I'm not familiar with filters, but I'll try to get you a pic of my Canadian 1939 mask with 1942 filter. Canadian gasmask bags are actually quite scarce, so I think you did well!
I really look forward to seeing your RN Kidney Bag. I have a keen interest in the interwar Royal Navy. There are some great period shots of this bag being used in China in the 1920s on this thread...
Webbing & Royal Navy Landing Parties
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GasMasksUK
Although it's not the clearest photograph on the planet, it does show the kidney shaped carrier (as worn) that contained the Mk.II Service Respirator, which was exclusively used by the Royal Navy. Next time I'm back home I'll take some detailed photographs of my recently purchased example which is there and waiting for me.
Regards,
Danny
Hey Danny!
I found this picture of a Mk IVA gasmask bag recently and thought you would find it interesting! It has intermediate features between a Great War bag and the Mk V. Additionally, it appears to have a Royal Navy Ownership mark.
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Figured I'd scrape up some shots I have of my RAN Mk Va for comparison
Last edited by reneblacky; 05-02-2020 at 05:48 AM.
Reason: pic re-upload
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That is a fantastic haversack René! Thank you for contributing to this thread with the great photos!
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Team what years did the V - VII come into service.
I have seen varying haversacks in use for the AIF in WW2.
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