WW2 British, Box of Six, MKIII, Anti-Gas Eye Shields, 1943 (re-packed 1955).

Was £45 now £30

Eye shields were a simple plastic visor designed to protect the eyes from gas spray. These are examples of the third of three MK's. One packet of six was issued to each man.
The MKIII’s differed from the MKII’s by having, in an effort to save material, a smaller section of elasticated material. The green oil cloth was also replaced by a strip of black cotton. This MK also differed from the MKI’s in that three of the six pairs were manufactured from tinted plastic.

It should also be noted that the box packaging has now been replaced by a much sturdier card envelope which has decontamination instructions printed to its outer surface. These instructions followed the procedure known as ‘COECDO’.

C: cotton waste.
O: ointment.
E: eye shields.
C: clothing.
D: detectors.
O: ointment again.

A chance to obtain a full set in very good condition.

Code: 82