WW2 British, Issue, Anti-Gas Wallet (II).

Was £60 now £50

The Anti-gas wallet was, like the anti-gas cape, made from oil cloth and made to protect the AB64 and other small personnel effects such photo’s, etc. The first pattern was 12 ½ “ by 8 “, when fully open and 12 by 4 when folded once and 6 by 4 when folded twice to fit into the breast pocket of the battle dress blouse or trouser pocket. The closure flap ran the entire length of the wallet with a 4” overlap to be fastened by a metal press stud. Later patterns dispensed with the press studs as the overlap was deemed sufficient to keep a good seal. By 1942 they were deemed unnecessary and ceased to be issued.

This example has, like many, suffered from the becoming ‘over sticky’ and whilst the cloth is still supple and able to fold it has resulted in a ‘tear hole to the flap, refer to photographs. I have retained the pieces to enable future restoration. Priced to reflect rarity and condition.

Code: 290