1/1/2024 0 Comments Gas mask ww2 for sale![]() ![]() The attached steel filter consists of a cotton based layer, mesh screen, and filter carbon with added compounds, measuring 110 mm in diameter x 60 mm in height. There is also a small strap with a buttonhole, which was used to hold the mask vertical and close to the body. The breathing apparatus consists of a "half moon" aperture for inhaling and the orifice covered with a black painted prtoective wire netting for exhaling. 320" (Waffen Amt = Army's Acceptance Code) in black. When the adjoining wrap around ovine frame is rolled back, it exposes more stampings: "494", "603, a large "2" and "9" and the date "1938" in black, "650" in blue, plus the eagle insigina with "Wa. It is also stamped in black ink "RL1 - 38/3 Vertrieb gemass S 8 Luftschutzgesetz genehmigt" on the temple area between the eyepieces, in additional to being stamped "16078", "41372 A", "520" and "590" surrounding the mouthpiece. It is stamped in black ink on the rubberized underside lip at the front "AUER" with a large "G" to the right, with additional stampings "557" in black, "470" in black, "670" in blue, "E79" in blue and "399" in black. There are multiple stampings on the inside of the mask. The style of the mask allowed it to be carried, hanging around the neck, ready for immediate use. The masks were stamped in three sizes in black ink on the temple: "3" (small), "2" (medium, as per this model) and "1" (large). The eyepieces consist of honey-coloured celloloid lenses, with the eyeglass frames in brass and painted gray. The rear of the mask has been fashioned with five adjustable canvas-line elastic straps, one at the top and two on each side, plus a reinforcing leather patch at the junction, to allow for a snug fit against the side and back of the wearer's head, while all the adjustable buckles are metal. It is fabricated from a rubberized canvas, the frame in ovine leather, with rubberized seals over the seams and stitched areas. I’m planning on recreating the contents of the bag and painting the filter, so stay tuned to this page for future updates.WWII German M30 Gas Mask - This is the first style gas mask issued by the Wehrmacht. While some of the original masks had grey straps, there are some examples of the all-black straps that come with the Serbian mask. Overall, the project was a bit easier than I anticipated and I’m quite happy with the results. To wrap up the mask, I spray painted the olive drab Serbian filter grey like the original American masks. Here, you can see the friction tape surrounding the outlet valve. I put some rubber cement on the ring of the WWII outlet valve, put it in the appropriate hole, and wrapped it with black friction tape. ![]() Once I was satisfied by how it looked and it was dry, I was able to add the eyepieces back on. I ended up applying 3-4 layers of paint to the mask and had to use some model paint for the metal eyepieces. Once dry, I applied a coat of reconditioner and let it set. Following the instructions on the box, I cleaned the mask and let it dry. ![]() I opened my Forever Black Bumper & Trim kit (I chose this kit as it contained both a cleaning solution and paint designed for rubber). I used an old-school can opener to slightly pry open the metal prongs surrounding the glass eyepieces which allowed me to easily pull both off. To prepare for painting, I wanted to remove the eyepieces. L: The removed Serbian outlet valve C: The Serbian mask without the outlet valve R: The American outlet valve easily fits into the hole. The Serbian outlet valve without the rubber cover I carefully removed the rubber cover and used a pocket knife to carefully unhook the wire. The Serbian mask had a rubber cover for the outlet valve which was held on by tape and wire. Steps Serbian M1 Gas Mask with WWII American outlet valve
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