Equipment - GAS MASK AND CONTAINER, C.1939 onwards

Historical information

Item relates to W.F.R Budge VX48105, refer Cat No 2721 for his service details.

Physical description

.1) Carry Bag, kahki canvas, pockets & metal carry clips.
.2) Respirator, red, metal, breathing hose & face mask attached, black elastic strapping attached to back of face mask.
.3) Tin container, green, eyepiece cleaner, small box respirator & mask.

Inscriptions & markings

“Carry bag: [up arrow] Romac” ,Inside top: “1941”, Back in biro: “VX 48105 MAJ J BUDGE”.
Respirator: “No 4A Willow 1939”, Top embossed: “HL - 10 12 40 - 1 57”, Bottom embossed: “WKL6 - EIV”
Face Mask: “L22 [up arrow] 22.10.40”, On air outlet etched: “SD - 1940”.

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