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WWII US Navy Gas Mask - Type Mark IV
This is a US Navy field gas mask. As issued during World War two. Very interesting
design with the filter attached by two rubber hoses which make the filter rest on the back of the neck of the
sailor.
The body of the mask is made of black rubber. Two plastic lenses are provided. The filter is a metal
cylinder with a hose attached to each end.
This section of the website provides information that allows you to identify American military field
gear collectibles. The data also includes a price guide to give you an idea of the value of the items.
The carrying case is rectangular in shape. Of canvis construction. Gray color. Two snaps secure the
main flap in the close position. The front of the bag reads:
USN
U
Gas Mask
MD Mark IV
The inside of the bag has a small cloth loop sewn in the bottom section. The lense cleaning cloth housed
in a metal container is secured by the loop. The logo of the manufacturer is stamped in the inside
section of the flap.
The gas mask featured here retains one of the original lense protectors. Consisting of a cloth piece
in the shape of the lense. It was design to be placed right over the lense.
The original instructions printed on a cardboard tag remain attached to the inside of the mask.
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points that should be noted.
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of US militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This WWII US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
WWII US Military Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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