Other Masks

In this section I'll show other masks that aren't japanese from WW2.

FM53:

This is the most modern mask in the collection. The Avon FM53 protective mask was developed to operate with the wide range of respiratory protection equipment used by specialist operators in the field. The mask, based on the U.S. M50/ JSGPM (Joint Services General Purpose Mask) and sharing key technologies, provides maximum operational flexibility to counter multiple threat scenarios, including chemical, biological, nuclear and radiological (CBRN) agents, Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs), and Toxic Industrial Materials (TIMs).

IPK-1 (Individual Space Mask Type 1): 

This Russian PPE was used in the MIR space station and ISS. 

Some photos of this model in use at the MIR space station and displayed in a space investigation museum in Russia:

IDA-59 Rebreather and Scape Suit:

The device IDA-59 was accepted on arms in 1960. It is intended for use by crews of submarines as for realization of simple diving works as well as for rescue in emergencies. In the latter case device allows to carry out(spend) stops for decompression due to an opportunity of change of a gas mix. The device consists from tank in capacity 1 litre with a mix heliox under pressure 250 bar. And one more of tank containing oxygen, box of an absorber, respiratory bag, oxygen device of submission of gas. At rise on a surface the respiratory bag is inflated and is used as a saving waistcoat. With the help of this device the crews of submarines left from depths up to 300 meters.

(Info from TheRebreatherSite)

It is in good conditions and complete with both bags (Rebreather's bag and Escape Suit's bag). This one was may used in the polish navy in its communist era.

(Sexy pose)

Both bags. The one of the left belongs to the suit and the black one belongs to the rebreather, it has a harder material:

Siebe Gorman ''Proto'' Rebather facepiece:

This mask was used with the ''Proto'' rebreather and designed in the early 30's and made by the british company Siebe Gorman:

Soviet BN mask:

During WWII, the Soviets developed an updated version of the WWI Zelinsky-Kumant mask for military and civilian use. It used a helmet design similar to its WWI predecessor, but was made of thick molded rubber instead of glued sheet rubber. The face piece was referred to as the Шлем-Маска (Helmet Mask) but was also sometime called the БН-T5, which referred to it being an Army mask that used the T-5 type filter canister. A long corrugated breathing hose connected the face piece to the large metal filter unit, which was carried in a satchel at the wearer's side. A 'flapper' type exhale valve protected by a metal guard was also part of the assembly. When in use, the rubber protrusion between the eyes was turned in, to allow the wearer to insert a finger and wipe condensation from the eye pieces. Like all early Soviet gas masks, this type is quite scarce today as most were discarded after the end of the war.

The main reason I decided to adquire this one was this photograph where we can see japanese soldiers in manchuria with captured soviet items after their victory:

Model F:

The Dutch Model F is definitely a uniquely designed mask that was used for troops on horseback. The face piece was secured via a five point head harness that was attached to a rubber ring around the front of the mask. This method of suspension helped support the weight of the cumbersome breathing tube and filter. Another unique feature is the 'flapper' type exhale valve which was housed inside a metal case fixed in the middle of the breathing tube. The Dutch Model F is quite scarce today and when found it is usually in poor condition.

Model G:

Like the Model F, the Model G is quite unique. Similarly, the Model G used an elastic head harness which was adjusted at five points around a rubber ring that was attached to the front of the face piece. This setup helped support the weight of the heavy hose and filter. The Model G mask is quite rare and is somewhat difficult to find in good condition..

Hugo Stoltzenberg Panoramic Mask:

This model is a really early panoramic type. The filter is dated on 1931. Normally, Stoltzenberg masks have the exhale valve integrated in the facepiece, this early one got it on the hose. Unfgortunately, the mask doesnt have any markings. During the 1930s, several gas masks manufactured by Stoltzenberg were designed. Typically, they were made of canvas or fabric with a single large plastic eye shield offering a wide field of view.

M1929:

This early mask was used in Belgian and made by the Italian firm Pirelli. The face piece was made of dark leather, stitched together into a face form. A large and heavy filter canister was used with this mask, which was connected via a long corrugated tube. The breathing tube was attached to an angled metal pipe fitted into the the mask's face piece.

Italian O.41Rs:

Tank crew and artillery optical gas mask used in italy during the second world war.