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"
Similar masks in my collection: British Mk IV, Czech Vz-33, Czech M-35/S, Czech Vz-35, Yugoslavian M3
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"