Original Japanese WWII Civil Defense Gas Mask with Filter Canister and Carry Bag - Excellent Condition 40mm BOFORS In October 1944

In October 1944

complete with the correct bayonet and lots of research potential in the markings

It assembled at Wendover Field

joined together at the bottom by an inlaid brass plaque bearing a raised number 25

now quite visible

Original Japanese WWII Civil Defense Gas Mask with Filter Canister and Carry Bag - Excellent Condition 40mm BOFORS In October 1944Original Item: Only One Available. We rarely see Japanese gas masks this nice! This is an excellent condition genuine WWII Civil Defense issue Japanese rubberized face mask with metal rimmed lenses. It is the type with the smaller external filter, attached to the mask on the bottom and not with a longer external hose. It has the "nose vent", only seen on the civil defense issue masks, and the condition is simply incredible. There is almost no sign of