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    U.S. Army M8 Snout Type Gas Mask

    The U.S. Army M8 Snout Type Gas Mask used the M4 facepiece, but instead of using a hose, allowed for the newer 60mm filter to be attached directly to the chin.  This example was made by Firestone in 1942.

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    Similar masks in my collection:  U.S. Army M3-10A1-6, U.S. Army M4-10A1-6, U.S. Army M5-11-7, Davis M-2, Davis Junior, Willson Chin Style, Willson WIG

    Rubber stamps
    Rubber stamps
    Manufacturer, date, and lot stamps on chin
    "C5-2-229"
    "12-40
    LOT C-1
    (Firestone logo)
    3 42
    E41R102"
    "337"
    Stamp
    Stamp
    Stamp on head strap
    Stamp
    Stamp
    Stamp on head harness
    "FT"
    Valve cover
    Valve cover
    Exhale valve interior
    "LOT 1 GP CO "10 42"
    "1"
    Filter connector
    Filter connector
    Filter
    Filter
    Filter
    Filter top view
    Filter
    Filter
    Filter stamps bottom view
    "US M11"
    "C"
    Filter
    Filter
    Filter stamps
    Filter
    Filter
    Filter weight stamp side view
    "240 GRAMS"
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