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Anti-gas helmet

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Postcard of Anti-gas helmet.
000-180-000-216-C
© National Museums Scotland

Anti-gas helmet

This baby's anti-gas helmet was issued in 1939. The baby was to be strapped inside the helmet, supported on its metal frame. The rubber bellows at the side passed air into the helmet after passing it through the gas filter.

World War II gas mask made to completely envelop a baby, green with a clear visor

During World War II, different types of gas protection were provided for the use of people who could not wear the standard gas mask issued to all civilians by the government.


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Online ID: 000-180-000-216-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  W.1995.54
Date: 1939
1939 - 1945
Material: Metal, rubber, canvas and cellulose (?)
Dimensions: 510 mm H x 410 mm W x 280 mm D
What: Gas mask, baby's
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Where: UNITED KINGDOM
Event: World War II
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