WW2 gas mask
Gas mask for civilian use in 1939-45 war; metal and rubber, with canvas straps and perspex window, stamped "N.B.R.12 37 3320". In original box. CAUTION contains asbestos. Gas mask has two iron safety pins attached to the canvas straps as well as a metal buckle, all of which are rusting. Original cardboard box has rusting metal staples along one side. There is string threaded through it to aid carriage. On the bottom of the box is the word "TOP". Several white labels stuck on outside - one has "Gifted to Heritage Society by Mrs Joan Leslie, Proncy Croy Mackay 29.3.88" and another has "Mr Bell". Box is a little battered and has been repaired with old cellatape. The base of the mask has been newly secured with tape where the asbestos is contained. [The children's respirator, with a 'nose' and red colour to make it less frightening can be seen at picture #8291]
Dimensions: Length175 mm - Width 138 mm depth 105 mm
Comment left on 11 September 2014 at 13:52 by Kevin Suto Research online should help you with valuation. Please note that there is asbestos contained within the breathing section of the mask and this should be treated with caution Administrator