WW2, British, Civilian Duty Respirator and Haversack with Anti-Dim Tin and Cloth.

Was £65 now £55

All members of the civilian services such as the ARP were issued with a slightly more robust version of the General Civilian Respirator which was designated as the Civilian Duty Respirator.

Designed by researchers at Proton Down it was initially called the Special Service Respirator with a name change prior to issue. It consisted of a moulded face piece that allowed for the fitting of a microphone for communication staff. Unlike the General Respirator the Duty Respirator had a filter that could be changed as employed a better grade of charcoal.

Carrying bags for the civilian duty respirator were simple, varying from hessian sack to cotton and were closed by a simple drawstring or a more sophisticated flap with button fastenings.

This example is dated to May 1940 and comes with the simpler draw string bag. Priced to reflect its good order, could be upgraded by the addition of the ‘mint’ haversack also available on the site.

Code: 320