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Facemask
This mask came with a Lot of badges bought, unseen, at auction. Can anyone tell me what it was for?
First impressions are that it is a locally made item of waxed cloth and cotton wadding. The eye pieces appear to be yellow plastic of some sort. Whilst it reminds me of the very first attempts at a gas mask I suspect it has a more mundane role- welding? Thanks for looking, Stephen.
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Very nice. Spicer mask-also confirmed on Great War Forum. Another link- https://www.invaluable.co.uk/auction...2-c-e184e8cb4b Repro mask also shown on ebay if you want to compare. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW1-Briti...e/163041197040 Regards, Paul.
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Facemask
Thanks. Further info found courtesy of Joe Sweeney.
These are a pattern of Goggles introduced in August 1915 and were alternately known as "Spicer" or "French" Type. About 3 million were made by Messrs Jas. Spicer & Sons. Ltd of Red Lion Str in London. These were issued with the Gas Helmets and SBR's into 1917 for tear gas protection. Stephen.
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Joe Sweeney is greatly missed. He was 'the man' for knowledge on Great War British uniform and equipment. Regards, Paul.
Last edited by wardog; 25-07-18 at 10:16 PM. |
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