WW2 British, LDV & Home Guard, Metal Respirator Tin with Civilian Respirator.

Was £85 now £70

Members of the LDV initially used their civilian issue respirators carried in its cardboard box slung over the shoulder with a piece of string, which gave little protection to the elements. The poor quality of the cardboard, during wet weather, made the boxes fall apart. During the period of name change, from LDV, over to Home Guard some units were issued with cylindrical metal containers to replace the boxes. These carrying tins could be better taken on exercises, parades and on patrol with the respirator remaining dry and free from damage.

This example is in excellent condition with only minor scuff marks, retains its internal cloth bag, with instruction for use to inner surface of lid, original cord and is Labelled to ‘BLADON M.U. 42’

Code: 68