![]() ![]() overall I think it's a neat piece of history and at the same time to remind us what these brave diggers went through. ![]() I believe there’s not too many of these around in this condition. I couldn't find any details of this brave person. On the front of the satchel bag is the name of the digger "Alex Olson". Below this number could be an ?18, maybe the year? The "CEM" mask has the markings 3 wide 137T and 60 on the front where the forehead would be. A British WW1 webbing gas mask bag officially converted from the mounted troops haversack for issue to troops serving in the field. I can't make out any of the markings on the satchel bag, except for No.3 - Wide on the front flap and to the left corner of this there seams to be a square with something written in it and 379714X on the inside lap as well. The interior of the "CEM" mask has a rubber padded nose-clip and the rubber mouth piece for breathing, which is in fair condition for it's age. ![]() Unfortunately the anti fogging compound is missing. The filter canister is marked 161 X H and I think this one protects against both smoke and gas, attached to the filter canister is an instruction, record book which also includes a field repair kit. The respirator is affixed to a yellow type ‘H’ filter canister. I'm not sure but I think this could be a C.E. The mask was attached by a hose to a tin can containing absorbent materials to filter air being breathed. Army issue, WWI gas mask and satchel bag. United States Army issue World War I era gas mask enclosed its olive drab canvas bag with carrying strap and lift-the-dot style fasteners. ![]()
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