The M2 mask was based on a design proposed in 1915 by Ren Louis Gravereaux of Paris. This is a nice condition complete French WWI M2 Gas Mask which is stamped 14.8.17 (August 14th, 1917). 2 Very Rare 1943 Pre-Owned 149. "It was terrible there were about four hundred men & they got out of hand & lost their heads … I daren’t keep my head cover on just held the mouth piece and nose clip, one cannot see as the glasses become misty & in the dark with shells falling and crashing all around you it is damned weird … it is the cruellest method of warfare of the lot. With ARS gas masks, the old M2 unit was progressively relegated to an emergency function. Item Description Original item: Only One Available. Auction Buy It Now 42 results for french gas mask Save this search Shipping to: 98837 Shop on eBay Brand New 20.00 or Best Offer Sponsored FRENCH WW1 ARS Gas Mask, w/ repro filter (read description) Pre-Owned 200.00 or Best Offer Free shipping 23 watchers Sponsored WW2 French Gas Mask Ajax F. They were extremely uncomfortable and hampered the movement of the men, inducing fatigue, disorientation, and confusion. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Gas masks saved lives but also caused fatalities. WW2 German gas masks, tins, accessories, gas mask cannisters & more. Gas bombardment of a wood at Messines led to 1,374 casualties, of which 310 were fatal. The AIF experienced gas attacks in most actions on the Western Front. The Germans were the first to use gas during the war, although the allies quickly retaliated in kind. FOR SALE I believe this is as above but if its not and you know better please tell me. Gas masks saved lives but also caused fatalities. "It reaches a point of suffocation to be subject to continual exertion with a gas mask on … it was pitiful to see the horses and mules affected by it." WW1 FRENCH M2 GAS Hood / Mask bag (I think) but im not sure - 60.00.
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