![]() As a manufacturer of a gas mask, respirators and other personal protective equipment, we have performed extensive, hands-on testing for every gas mask and filter listed below. We do our best to break down complicated terminology into layman’s terms. When you’ve finished this guide, you’ll know everything you need to know about how a gas mask works, how key features and details differ between masks, and how to select the right mask for a variety of applications. These intricate devices can save lives in dangerous situations, but which gas mask is right for you? This commercially successful innovation was utilised in the construction of the filters to enable their quick change and in the fitting of enhanced versions of filters as required without discarding the mask itself.A full-face gas mask provide unparalleled protection from a wide range of debilitating and even deadly threats. The gas filters which were fitted to these German gas masks in the First World War had an un-modified standard Osram brand street light screw fitting. ![]() This case contained a small compartment in the folding lid for spare set of lenses and usually contained an instruction sheet at the bottom explaining how to use the gas mask.ĭue to the effective Royal Navy blockade of German ports, apart from the metal, ersatz (substitute) materials were also used in the production of gas mask cans. The gas mask carry case was known as a 'Lederschutzmaske (Bereitschaftsbuchen)'. These were removed on the improved Gasmaske 18. The spoked metal devices on the inside of both lenses were known informally as 'spiders'. Sometimes referred to as 'model 1917', after the year of its introduction, this style of gas mask was also known as the 'Ledermaske (Gasmaske 17)'. The Germans used both leather 'leder' and rubber 'gummi' masks during the First World War. A smaller piece of cotton tape, complete with a sewn button hole, is also attached to the lower side of the carry case for securing to the wearer when in use. One end of a grey-green cotton tape carry strap is attached to the case. On the inside of the lid is a circular hinged metal flap for storing spare lens for the gas mask. The inside of the carry case is painted an overall gloss black with several scratches into the paint and rusting effects. On the bottom of the carry case is stamped 'R.F.A.G.'. A hinged lid is attached to the top of the carry case, secured by a (missing) single securing latch. The carry case for the gas mask is made from stamped metal and is painted in an overall grey-green paint which is scratched and dented in many places exposing the original black paint. A bent tin ring and attachment piece is also in the middle of the canister. The bottom of the canister is shellacked and lined with paper backing board. On the canister it is stamped in red ink '139' and in black ink 'B 11.Jun 18 / 11-C-11'. ![]() When the canister is removed a red stamped '162' and embossed 'M2' can be seen on the outside circular metal mounting surface of the mask. A rusted green gray coloured canister filter unit is attached to the mask. A long khaki cotton webbing strap attached near the chin enables the mask to be suspended around the neck.Ī piece of ersatz paper cord is tied to the top of the canister mount, along the middle of the gas mask between the eyes to a circular metal button at the rear middle of the gas mask. Khaki cotton head straps are connected to coiled springs inside cotton sleeves to keep mask in place. Internally, the eyepieces have removable metal 'wheels' enabling the inner layer (which was coated with gelatine to absorb moisture) to be replaced. The eyepieces are made of two layers of yellowed celluloid set in painted circular steel frames with leather gaskets where they are let into the mask. The single seam running under the chin and the folded edge of the mask, are coated with a black sealant lacquer partially made from rubber. The mask is made from a single piece of chrome-tanned sheepskin dipped in an oil sealant solution. German 'Lederschutzmaske' (Leather protection mask) gas mask and metal container.
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