Black Fabric Mark IV Gas Mask

Canadian Light Anti-Gas Respirator Mk. II

A 7-inch (17.78 cm) by 9-inch (22.86 cm) black rubber gas mask. The Canadian Light Anti-Gas Respirator Mk. II (or officially Respirator, Anti-Gas, Light, Mk. II) and was used from 1942(ish) to the early 60s before being replaced by the No. 2 NBCW Protective Mask (also referred to as the “C2”)

The mark II mask was made with rubber from Goodrich Rubber. The production of the masks was a boost for the entire Canadian manufacturing industry.

Classification
Equipment
Era
1939 – 1945 (WW 2)
Location of artifact
Case 20 Grenades and Gas Masks – WWII

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