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| Titles |
US Army issue gas mask and bag |
|---|---|
| Description |
United States Army issue World War I-era gas mask enclosed its olive drab canvas bag with carrying strap. The mask has a rubberized fabric mask with two glass covered oculi and a strap arrangement for holding it to the face. It is stamped "4W", indicating the size. The mask is connected via a white cloth-covered rubber tube to a painted yellow metal filter container. A waxed paper envelope tied to the tube near the mouth of the filter canister contains instructions for the correct use of gas mask equipment. The mask was worn or collected in France during World War I by Sergeant Egmund Koeneman of the 45th Engineers. This is a later version of the Corrected English Mask. |
| Quantity |
2 items |
| Format |
Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements |
10 inches height (in bag) 10 inches width (in bag) 3 inches depth (in bag) |
| Nomenclature |
gas mask bag (container) |
| Materials |
rubberized cloth glass (material) tin (metal) canvas |
| Creation |
Issued by: United States, Army Made in: United States |
| Subjects |
Found by: Koeneman, Egmund A. Used in: World War I World War, 1914-1918--Equipment and supplies World War, 1914-1918--Chemical warfare Military. 1914-1918 (World War I). Equipment & Supplies |
| Dates |
Use: Approximately 1918 |
| Notes |
The following is a transcription of text on the envelope and its contents. Envelope: "THIS ENVELOPE CONTAINS / INSTRUCTIONS / RECORD CARD / TAPE FOR REPAIRS / SAFETY PIN / FOR ADJUSTING HARNESS". Front page: "CORRECT USE OF GAS MASK EQUIPMENT / A. Carry haversack on left side with sling on right shoulder and flap next the body. Adjust for carrying with buckle on left side. Do not use buckle on right side of haversack for carrying adjustment. B. 1. For alert position raise haversack on chest engage fastener adjusting for correct height with buckle on right side only. 2. Take cord out of knapsack, pass through right hand ring on bottom of haversack around body and tie firmly to ring on left side. 3. Jerk flap open but keep folded against body to keep out dampness. (Continued on Back Cover)". Back page: "CORRECT USE OF GAS MASK EQUIPMENT / (Continued from Front Cover) / C. 1. When alarm sounds, take mask out of haversack, grasp with both hands, the thumbs pointing upwards under elastic, push chin well into mask, pull elastic over head as far as possible. 2. Shove rubber mouthpiece into mouth, grip with teeth placing lips over the rubber flange. 3. Adjust nose clip to close nostrils by pinching circular wire from outside of mask. 4. If necessary to speak first breathe in deeply and remove mouthpiece but not nose clips. Replace immediately. 5. After use, dry mouthpiece and eyerims from inside, rub eyepieces with anti-dimming compound, make entry on record, replace in haversack." Center left: "Form A1 / Date Issued / Date Returned / Div...... Reg't...... Co...... / Reason for Return / Gas Analysis / HOURS WORN / DRILL WITH ACTUAL GAS / CLOUD GAS / SHELL GAS / SHELL GAS". Center right: "THIS POCKET / CONTAINS PLASTER / FOR REPAIRING / TEARS IN HOOD." |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| Identifiers |
63.13.11.A,B (Accession Number) |