WW2 Commonwealth Issue, Anti-Gas Hood.
Was £95 now £80
The Anti-Gas Hood was introduced with the Anti-Gas Cape and was worn over the head with a drawstring to seal under the chin. The length of the lower flap was sufficient to cover the neck and collar. It was discontinued in 1942 in favour of the No.2 Anti-Gas Ointment that could be applied to the neck before an attack. Whilst it gave excellent protection to the head... read more
80.00 GBP
WW2 British, Respirator Spectacles.
Was £50 now £40
The respirator could only function properly if a good seal was achieved between the mask and the wears face. Personnel who wore glasses ran the risk of the arm of the glasses preventing a proper seal, to overcome this problem the RAMC, in 1939, introduced a set of spectacles that could be worn with the majority of respirator face pieces. These spectacles have roun... read more
WW2 British, Gas Warning Rattle (MkII)
Was £80 now £70
A wooden rattle was issued to every platoon and subunit HQ to warn of detection of gas by the gas sentry. The gas sentry was a throwback to WWI and was fairly redundant by 1944 when the possibility of gas attack had diminished. Larger camps were issued with a ‘siren’ of which a continues blast warned of gas.
This 1941 dated example, manufactured by M. Bros,... read more
70.00 GBP
WW2 British, Gas Warning Rattle (MkI).
Was £95 now £80
A wooden rattle was issued to every platoon and subunit HQ to warn of detection of gas by the gas sentry. The gas sentry was a throwback to WWI and was fairly redundant by 1944 when the possibility of gas attack had diminished. Larger camps were issued with a ‘siren’ of which a continues blast warned of gas.
This 1940 dated example, re-stamped ROC 1944, is ... read more
80.00 GBP
WW2 British, Mk. V1a, Haversack waist Belt.
Was £75 now £65
For certain jobs/roles the haversack was deemed impractical to be worn on the chest and needed a respirator with a long hose to be used and the haversack to be worn on the side. The belt prevented the haversack from ‘flapping’ during vagarious movement.
This example is in very good order, has the owners’ initials, FE, stamped to the buckles and is p... read more
WW2 British, ‘Field Service Pocket Book No.8: Protection Against Gas’ 1939.
Was £20 now £15
An essential officers training manual that covers instructions for gas training, it covers, amongst other things:
Types of gas weapon.
Anti-Gas protection.
Decontamination.
When used in conjunction with the ‘Gas Training’ Manual, June 1942, of which I have a copy for sale, will give comprehensive knowledge of Anti-Gas wa... read more
15.00 GBP
WW2 British, ‘Air Raid Precautions Handbook No.4: Decontamination of Materials’, 1939.
Was £25 now £20
An essential publication in the understanding of decontamination procedures for war gases, covers, amongst other things:
General Principles of Decontamination.
Duties of Decontamination.
Decontamination of Roads.
Decontamination of Buildings.
Glossary of Technical Terms.
Etc.
Priced to reflect condit... read more
20.00 GBP
WW2 British, UNIQUE, Civil Defence Anti-Gas Course Lecture Notes, Borough of Kettering, 1941.
Was £110 now £90
A rare set of typed and ‘Riso’ copied Anti-Gas course lecture notes, War Gas Charts and test paper relating to the Borough of Kettering, with one paper dated 1941 and belonging to ‘A.W. Gravestock’, contained in ‘TBM Quick-Folder’ with additional handwritten annotation in pencil.
As can be seen the folder is quite thick and contains numerous sheets... read more
90.00 GBP
Pre/Early WW2 British, Complete Album of Cigarette Cards of ‘National Importance’: Air Raid Precautions.
Was £25 now £20
A complete album of cigarette cards relating to Air Raid Precautions with a large section relating to Anti-Gas equipment and procedures.
Beautiful art work with some superb images relating to anti-gas!! read more
WW2 British, Issue, Civilian Respirator Box.
Was £15 now £10
Gas masks were issued in simple but sturdy cardboard boxes with a strip of linen or string to be worn over the shoulder.
This example is in good order with the inside being mint and the exterior having only some crossing out to an address on the lid.
Priced to reflect condition, and good piece to upgrade a tatty box and will display read more