Non-regulation gas mask

Gas mask and bag belonging to Edward Napier Green (b. 1903), Acting Temporary Commander RN. Both this gas mask and the helmet (UNI1173) are examples of protective clothing that were issued to civilians, such as Air Raid Wardens, and those serving on a land base.

Object Details

ID: UNI1203
Collection: Uniforms; Special collections
Type: Gas mask
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 20th century; circa 1939
People: Green, Edward Napier, Eng-Cdr,
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Green Blackwall Collection
Parts: Non-regulation gas mask