MKVII Original Gas Mask Bag stamped H & Sons

MKVII British gas mask bag.

This is an original WW2 Gas Mask bag for the MKV service respirator.

These bags were issued in WW2 to all service personnel in the Army, Airforce, Navy plus The Police and ARP. They make a great period bag for reenactors to keep cameras, phones etc in. The MKVII gas mask with the shoulder strap replaced with a leather one is the original indiana Jones bag used in the popular films.

Ink stamped inside top flap:

• MK VII
• H + sons  (Hampton and Sons )
• 1942

MKVII Gas mask bag details

• Overall bag size: 10” x 10” x 3” inches
• The main compartment is split into 2 sections (Canvas divider can be removed)
• 2 flat rear internal pockets 4” x 10” and 5” x 10”
• 1 flat front internal pocket 8” x 8”
• Canvas adjustable shoulder strap 39” long
• 2 brass mesh vents on base
• Top flap fastened by 2 large brass press studs

The bags are all unissued and from a shipment we managed to purchase and are the last you will see.

They have been carefully stored in a dry safe place and remain in excellent condition.

Please note as these are originals the stamping with vary and so will colours/shades