Original Imperial Japanese WWII Gas Mask with Filter and Paper Label - Dated 1943 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia There is also the usual

There is also the usual wear on the stainless steel rim with minor deformities

It comes complete with an original earpiece

The helmet was partially ground dug by its appearance

There is also some thread used that is not the usual red

Original Imperial Japanese WWII Gas Mask with Filter and Paper Label - Dated 1943 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia There is also the usualOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good, near excellent condition genuine WWII issue Japanese rubberized face mask, with metal rimmed lenses. The filter can has a wonderful paper label with instructions still attached. There are also markings stamped into the top of the can, one of which is 1 8, for the 18th year of the Showa era, or 1943. There is also a maker mark. The rubberized canvas mask is still fully intact, but it is stiff.