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French Vernon A.N.P. 39
The French Vernon A.N.P. 39 was a licensed copy of the Czech FM-3d. They were used for civil defense. This example has celluloid lenses and was made by Vernon in 1940.
A.N.P. = Appareil Normal de Protection = "Regular Protection Device"
Similar masks in my collection: Czech FM-1a, Czech FM-3d, Dutch FM-3d, Bulgarian Type 3
Stamps
Stamps on cheek "S.M. 1903 T.O. 29-40"
Stamp
Stamp on head strap "10P50"
Stamps
Stamps on head strap "I ORLEANS 148" "G.P.B3"
Stamp
Manufacturer stamp on exhale valve cover "VERNON"
Filter
Filter top view
Filter
Filter stamp bottom view "C.P.1935M."
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