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U.S. Army M42A1 Armored Vehicle Protective Mask
The U.S. Army M42 series Armored Vehicle Protective Mask was identical to the M40 series, but with the addition of a microphone, and a hose to be hooked up to a vehicle's forced air system. The M42A1 shown here is equipped with tinted lens outserts and hood. This example was made by Mine Safety Appliances in 1992.
Similar masks in my collection: U.S. Army M40A1, U.S. Army M40A2, U.S. Air Force MCU-2/P
Size stamp on forehead "US M"
Manufacturer and date stamps on cheek "92 "MSA 2G06" "M3 C1"
Manufacturer and lot stamp on head strap "P04H04" "MSA92L012-148"
Manufacturer and date stamps on exhale valve cover "92 MSA 2G07" "M2 C4"
Stamps on exhale valve "M1 C14" "ILD "93329818" "M1C3"
Manufacturer and date stamps on nose cup "04 ILD 9306" "M01C01"
Stamps on intake valve "053" "M2"
Stamps on intake valve "C45" "M2"
Size stamp on cheek of second skin "M/L"