This is a military issued gas mask from World War II (WWII). The mask is a HBS 3 from 1941. The date is printed inside of the mask, near the eye. The rubber on the mask is cracked and falling apart. The mask measures 7" (w) x 11" (l).
Collection
Permanent Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1941
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Mask, Gas
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Protective Devices
Nomenclature Class
Regulative & Protective T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology