French Le Gallus | Gas Mask King

French Masque à Gaz "Le Gallus"

The French Masque à Gaz "Le Gallus" was a copy of the British Mk IV Service Respirator. It was made for civilian use. This example was made in 1938.

Masque à Gaz = "Gas Mask"

Stamp

Serial and date stamp on chin "1.606 2.498-7 7-1938"

Rubber stamp

Manufacturer stamp "LE GALLUS" "MARQUE DEPOSEE"

Rubber stamp

Stamp inside mask "T.O"

Filter

Filter stamp top view "GARANTIE CONFORME AU MODELE AGREE PAR LE DEPARTEMENT DE LA GUERRE" "No 1731"

Filter

Filter stamp bottom view "1.606 2.498-7 7-1938"

Filter

Filter stamp side view "AHM"

Filter

Filter stamps side view "10368" "Z"

Carrier

Metal carrying canister top view

Carrier

Metal carrying canister bottom view "F"