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Swedish Folkgasmask Typ 15
The Swedish Folkgasmask Nordover Typ 15 was similar in design to the British General Civilian Respirator, but had two round eyepieces instead of one. This example was made by Nordover in 1944.
Folkgasmask = "Civilain Gas Mask"
Typ = "Type"
Similar masks in my collection: Swedish Typ 19, Swedish Typ 32, British GCR, Canadian GCR, Finnish Civilian Gas Mask 32
Rubber stamps
Manufacturer and size stamps on forehead "NORDOVER" "II"
Rubber stamp
Stamp on strap "MADE IN SWEDEN"
Stamp
Inspection stamp on strap "5"
Stamp
Stamp inside mask
Filter
Stamps on filter "272" "NORDOVER TYP 15
Filter
Date stamp on filter "4.12.1944"
Carrier
Box for "TYP 15 1944 FOLKGASMASK NORDOVER"
Instructions for use
Instructions printed on back of box
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