Davis Type M-2 (J-M) Gas Mask

The Davis Emergency Equipment Company Type M-2 gas mask used an orange molded rubber facepiece similar in appearance to the U.S. M4-10A1-6 Lightweight Service Gas Mask.  This example is shown in the J-M configuration, equipped with a JC-4 filter for Organic Vapors and Acid Gases.  It was made in the early 1940's.

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Similar masks in my collection:  U.S. Army M3-10A1-6, U.S. Army M4-10A1-6, U.S. Army M8, U.S. Army M5-11-7, Davis M-2, Willson Chin Style, Willson WIG

Rubber stamp
Rubber stamp

Manufacturer stamp on forehead "DAVIS"

Rubber stamp
Rubber stamp

Manufacturer stamp on head harness "DAVIS"

Rubber stamps
Rubber stamps

Stamps on head harness "2" "C"

Filter
Filter

Filter top view

Filter
Filter

Filter bottom view

Filter
Filter

Filter label side view "NO. 3281 - TYPE JC-4 CANISTER for use only in ORGANIC VAPORS ACID GASES NOT EXCEEDING 1/2% CONCENTRATION DAVIS EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO., INC. NEWARK NEW JERSEY" "3412222"