WW2 British Named No.4 Mk.III Long Hose Gas Mask And Carrier 1940

Black rubber faced gas mask with splinterless glass eyepieces set into threaded aluminum rims. Right side has the raised rubber covered socket for attaching a microphone. Marked as size "Normal" to the opposite side. All elastics in place with the back head pad marked "No.4 Mk.III Z 5/40" (May 1940) with the patent numbers and a British Broad Arrow. 30 inch accordion style air house to the metal cannister that is marked to the top "Z 31/7/40" (July 31, 1940) with a British Broad Arrow. The underside is marked "No.4A 1940 V3 E VI". The mask is in the issue canvas material carrier with an adjustable carry strap and a flap closure with 2 brass brass snap closures and brass fixtures. Interior of the closure flap is maker marked and datd1940 along with a British Broad Arrow, as is the carry strap. Lower front of the carrier has a period, hand applied naming to ""WO MELLER". Gas mask nd cannister is in very good condition with the carrier showing expected use and wear. SKU: 65918  CANADIAN SALES ONLY.