Genuine WWII British tin, Anti-Gas Ointment No. 2, dated June 28, 1940. The cream contained in each tube could either be applied before or after exposure to mustard gas vapour, thus preventing or lessening the severity of burns. This type of tin was generally carried into the gas mask pouch.
The present tin is in good overall condition and retains seven of its eight original tubes.
Nice genuine WWII British gas mask, dated 1943.
Introduced in 1943, this lightweight type was initially issued to first-wave assault troops and airborne units because of its compact design.
Very good overall condition; retains its filter cartridge. Comes in its original green canvas bag, intended for tropical climate.
Nice genuine WWII British gas mask, of the lightweight type introduced in 1943 and initially issued to first-wave assault troops and airborne units because of its compact design.
Size: Normal. Most of the components are dated 1944.
The present respirator is in very good overall condition and retains its filter cartridge, dated 1944.
Comes in its original green canvas bag, dated 1942, along with a tin intended for Anti-Gas Ointment, No. 6 (empty), and some eyeshields (in their cardboard sleeve).
Genuine WWII British tin, Anti-Gas Ointment No. 6, intended for tropical use.
The cream contained in each tube could either be applied before or after exposure to mustard gas vapour, thus preventing or lessening the severity of burns. This type of tin was generally carried into the gas mask pouch.
This tin is full and retains its eight original tubes.
Genuine WWII British Mk IV gas mask, retaining its canister and corrugated tube.
This type was standard issue for His Majesty armed forces prior to the introduction of the Lightweight version in 1943.
The various elements are dated 1939, 1942 or 1943.
Size: Small.
Very good overall condition; comes in its original khaki canvas bag, along with anti-dimming outfit.
Nice homogeneous set.
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