| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL27920.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Canvas, Cotton webbing, Metal |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Canvas Carry Bag for American M1A2 Noncombatant Gas Mask
Description
Canvas carry bag for American M1A2 noncombatant gas mask. This bag consists of a shealth of canvas, open at one end, with a closing flap which can be fastened by a ferrous metal press stud. A webbing strap with a ferrous metal slide buckle is attached at two points near the top of the bag. The front of the bag has been stamped "US / (symbol) / NONCOMBATANT GAS MASK / M1A2-1-1 / LARGE ADULT".
History / Summary
Unknown. Large numbers of these masks and accompanying carry bags were available for Australian civilian use during the Second World War.