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U.S. Navy Mk IV Gas Mask In Original Cardboard Box, With Filter Canister & Labels - Dated 1945
	2UE-11. The gas mask is comprised of a black, thick rubber, facemask with triangular eye lens and black metal frames; two, corrugated, black rubber hoses; a large, black metal voice emitter, “snout;” a black, elastic, adjustable, cotton head suspension and a gray painted metal filter canister bearing a, large, OD paper instruction sheet. The mask is marked, “USN U,” on the front of the forehead area; it’s also marked, under the snout, “GR S Mk IV Lot 1 5-45,” and has the Mine Safety Appliances Company logo design, as well. *This unique, double hose gas mask, is the only WW2 gas mask designed to be worn with the canister suspended at the back of the head,* which affords the wearer the convenience of not having to carry a gas mask bag or to have a filter canister hanging in front of him while performing his duties. This specimen has the original white cotton twisted cord, which is used to secure the mask and its components during shipping; an original, gray, pressed paper frame is inserted into the mask, on the backside, to maintain the integrity of the shape of the mask while in storage; a white, stiff paper, tag printed with basic use instructions is wired to the pressed paper frame. The gasmask and its components are all in excellent unused condition; nothing is dried cracked, soiled or damaged; there are virtually no signs of storage age, however, one lens has a scratch on it. The label on the canister and the instruction card are completely intact and fully readable. The, gray, cotton canvas carrying bag has a, large, top flap closure, which is secured by three, blackened brass, lift the dot closures, it has a wide adjustable shoulder strap that is detachable form the bag on one end. The front of bag is marked, “USN U Gas Mask ND Mark IV.” The carry bag contains one small cylindrical canister of, “Fogpruf Paste,” for gas masks, plus a lens polishing cloth. The cardboard box is approximately 9-inch wide x 8-1/2-inch high x 8-inch deep and is constructed of wartime cardboard; it has a label on the top, which is dated Feb. 10, 1945; one side of the box is printed, “Store In A Cool, Dry Place, Not to be stored near steam pipes, or in areas of high temperature.” *The gas mask has never been untied and opened.* *Gas masks are sold as collector’s items and not intended for actual use.* *A beauty.* Unused, Excellent. $59.00 SOLD
M4 Army Lightweight Service Gas Mask – Dated January 42
	2UE-12. Grayish-green rubber facemask; triangular eye lens with gray metal frames; single, corrugated, grayish-green rubber hose, terminating at a, 3-1/4-inch diameter x 5-1/2-inch high grayish-green painted metal filter canister; 2-inch diameter, gray plastic exhaust valve cover; gray, woven cotton web, suspension tabs with adjustable, stretch, head suspension. The mask is marked, “US SS,” on the front of the forehead area; it’s also marked, under the chin area, “Lot B230 E41R115 M36 1-42,” and has the Acushnet Company logo design, as well. The rubber facemask is in near excellent condition; nothing is dried cracked or otherwise damaged; it does exhibit light age and moderate overall storage soil inside and out. This soil is basically from storage dust that most likely would clean to excellent or better. The gray paint on the lens frames is lightly aged, lightly scratched and scuffed. The gray paint on the metal filter canister has very light chips, scuffs and scratches, a couple of moderate dings in the metal, as well as a spot where there was once a label. A very nice example that would be enhanced by its proper carry bag that can be seen in the WW2 US pack and bag section on the website. *Gas masks are sold as collector’s items and not intended for actual use.* Vg. $45.00 SOLD
Stainless Steel Mess Tin With Utensils - 1944
	2UE-13. Two piece stainless steel mess tin with galvanized, metal handle. The handle is stamped, “U.S. E.A.Co., 1944.” Complete with WW2 period knife, fork & spoon. The fork is embossed, “Utica Cut. Co;,” The spoon is embossed, “stainless,” and has the letters “DS” within a diamond border. I have never seen a WW2 forks or spoon that was dated. The knife has a stainless steel blade; he heavy cast aluminum handle on the blade is embossed, “U.S.,” on the front side and is embossed, “B 1944.” The fork and spoon exhibit light age and minor wear consistent with actual use. The handle on the knife exhibits light age and minor wear; the blade is bright and doesn’t appear to have been sharpened beyond when it was sharpened at the factory. The very tip of the blade seems to be worn from use and it has a very slight distortion probably from prying at something, (nothing severely damaging or unsightly). The mess tin has been used; overall it exhibits light scratches, scuffs and wear, consistent with actual use. The lid exhibits light signs of use and minor wear. The inside and outside of the pan section exhibits brown and black spots from be used in a fire, (nothing very serious), as well as, a few very minor and insignificant dings on the bottom, (nothing seriously detracting). The steel handle once had a galvanized finish, which has darkened deeply from age, use and heat while cooking. A very nice example; this unit is especially nice having the knife and mess tin dated 1944. Used. Overall about Vg to near Vg+. $42.00 for the set SOLD
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Wrist Compass With Reproduction Leather Strap
	2UE-SC14. Approximately 2-3/16-inch diameter x ¾-inch thick, olive brown plastic, dry, compass with a medium brown colored leather wrist strap; this strap is new made and closely holds to the features of an original wrist strap, which is almost always missing on this piece of equipment. The strap is constructed using a, slightly over 1/16-inch thick, brown, oiled finish, leather strap that is 5/8-inch wide and approximately 15-3/4-inch long; it is adjustable and has a blackened brass buckle and 10-adjusting holes, as dwell as one fixed and one movable strap loops. The strap is long enough so it can be worn, on the wrist over heavy laired clothing. The face of the compass rotates and there is a white arrow pointer is etched onto the plastic face. The inside is non-liquid filled and has a dark red, balanced pointer. The original luminous material on the pointer is still intact but has lost its light absorbing quality. The reverse is marked, “Corps Of Engineers, U.S. Army, Manufactured By, Superior Magneto Corp. LI. City, N.Y. U.S.A.” *Although the strap is a reproduction it is very accurate and greatly enhances the compass.* The compass exhibits light signs of age and use and it’s in perfect operating condition. The strap is like new. Overall Excellent. $42.00 SOLD
Mountain / Ski Troop Frost Brush – Stock No. 74-B-791
	2UE-15. A 3-inch wide x 5-1/4-inch high brush issued to WW2 Mountain / Ski Troops. Designed for brushing frost and snow from clothing, equipment and tent floors before it has a chance to melt; thus keeping such things dry and clean. The brush is constructed of, stiff, brown bristles secured by heavy galvanized wire; the 1-1/8-inch diameter loop at the top of the brush allowed it to be easily clipped to, or otherwise attached to equipment. The brush can be found listed in the Enlisted Men’s Clothing and Equipment Quartermaster Supply Catalog, OQMG Circular No 4-Revised August 1943.” Light storage age to the metal wire. Unused. $12.00 SOLD OUT
Individual Protective Cover Used For Protection Against A Chemical Gas Attack - Dated 6, February, 1945
	2UE-16. An expandable, bag like, cover with plastic like window, which can speedily be put on to cover the entire body and will protect the individual inside from liquid vesicants and blistering gasses sprayed from the air. The protective cover is compressed and sealed inside a, 7-3/8-inch wide x 4-inch high x 3/4-inch thick, gray/green, weatherproof fabric container. The protective cover is issued as part of the gas mask system and is intended to be used only once. The front is marked, "Cover, Protective, Individual; Stock No. 72-C-1000, contract No. W-36-030-QM 14181, 6, February, 1945." Backside marked, "NOTE: - This cover is to protect YOU against sprayed blister gasses; When Ready To open Pull Here." A unique issue item that would make a very nice addition to a pack or footlocker display. Light exterior age. Unused. $12.00


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