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 Due to the large size, most were discarded after the war. I carefully removed the rubber cover and used a pocket knife to carefully unhook the wire. For Sale on 1stDibs - M4 US Government Army Issue World War II, vintage 1941-1942 Horse Gas Masks are very scarce. 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 Outlet valve from WWII-era civilian gas mask.While all the parts are virtually identical, the US gas masks came in black rubber instead of grey rubber. My At the Front M7 Rubberized Assault Gas Mask Bag with the Israeli Gas Mask I previously used as a fillerīased on my previous research, I knew that this bag would have contained the E6-3-7 Army Assault Mask (often called the M5 by reenactors), but these are often sold for hundreds of dollars and I didn’t want to spend that sort of money on this.Ī few other reenactors had suggested converting a Serbian M1 Gas Mask, which is essentially a clone of the later US M9 Gas Mask.
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Previously, I had simply tried to create the look of a full bag by using an old Israeli gas mask I had picked up in high school. We guarantee the authenticity of all our posters.A soldier wearing the M7 Rubberized Assault Gas Mask Bag takes cover during the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition.
This is an Original Vintage Poster it is not a reproduction. After 4 years in the navy, Maurer moved to the United States where he worked for acclaimed poster artist, Lucien Bernhard, before opening his own studio. Maurer studied at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts and worked independently with acclaimed poster artist, Ludwig Hohlwein. Maurer completed many poster designs for both the New Haven Railroad and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Sascha Maurer (1897- 1961) was born in Germany and was well known for his flair of modern design in ski and travel posters from the 1930s to 1940s. On the bottom left hand side of the poster, the text reads "Don’t sit on it, it’s not a pillow or a knapsack" furthering reinforcing the importance of the gas masks proper care. This indicates that if you are careless with your mask, you could die.
On the top portion of the poster, the text reads "Carelessness Means Death" with a shattered gas mask on the left shadowed by a green skull. This poster is a definite reminder of the importance of wearing and protecting your gas mask. Propaganda, such as this poster, would also be regularly used during this time as a reminder to fellow citizens.
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Gas masks became an integral part of life schools would perform instructional lessons for children and adolescents on how to use and put on your gas mask. As a result, the use of gas masks became a main proponent in the protection of American and British citizens. Since poisonous gas had been used a great deal in the First World War, the fear of its more prominent use in World War II spread throughout Britain and the United States. This poster was issued by the US Army during World War II to promote the proper usage and care of gas masks on the Homefront.
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