Swedish Folkgasmask Typ 19
The Swedish Folkgasmask BICAPA Typ 19 was similar in design to the British General Civilian Respirator, but had two round eyepieces instead of one. This example was made by Birger Carlson & Co. A.B. in 1940.
Folkgasmask = "Civilain Gas Mask"
Typ = "Type"
Similar masks in my collection: Swedish Typ 15, Swedish Typ 32, British GCR, Canadian GCR, Finnish Civilian Gas Mask 32
Manufacturer and size stamp on forehead "BICAPA 3"
Inspection stamp on strap
Swedish stamp inside mask
Stamps inside mask "SVENSK TILLVERKNING 1940 TYP 19" "Swedish manufacture 1940 Type 19"
Stamp inside mask
Filter stamps "BICAPA 1940" with Swedish crowns
Filter stamp "TYP 19"
Box for "FOLKGASMASK BICAPA TYP 19" top view
Box for "FOLKGASMASK BICAPA TYP 19" side view
Instructions printed on box