Offered for sale is an original WWII U.S. Army Gas Mask Waterproofing Kit, M1, complete and in excellent preserved condition.
Each kit is contained in its original OD canvas pouch, clearly marked:
“U.S.”
“KIT, GAS MASK, WATERPROOFING, M1”
Set Includes:
•Original khaki/OD canvas pouch with black snap closure
•Adhesive waterproofing compound (sealed tin)
•Original metal clamp
•Printed instruction sheet: “Instructions for Waterproofing Gas Mask Canisters”
•Period-correct components throughout
The instruction sheet is still present and readable, showing the original wartime diagrams for sealing gas mask canisters and hose connections.
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Condition
•Original WWII production
•Strong, visible U.S. markings
•No modern reproductions
•Clean canvas with honest storage wear
•Complete internal components
These kits were issued to allow soldiers to waterproof their gas mask canisters in wet field conditions, particularly useful in European operations from 1943–1945.
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Ideal For
•U.S. Infantry mannequin display
•D-Day / Normandy impression
•Pacific Theater setup
•Advanced field gear collection
•Gas mask display accessory
Increasingly difficult to find complete with instructions and contents.
100% original WWII U.S. Army issue.