Willson Chin Style Riot Control Gas Mask
The Willson Chin Style Riot Control Gas Mask used a mint green molded rubber facepiece similar in appearance to the U.S. M4-10A1-6 Lightweight Service Gas Mask. This example is equipped with a Penguin M3G filter for protection against CS, CN, CS/X5, and DM Tear Gas. It was made in 1967.
Similar masks in my collection: U.S. Army M3-10A1-6, U.S. Army M4-10A1-6, U.S. Army M8, U.S. Army M5-11-7, Davis M-2, Davis Junior, Willson WIG
Manufacturer stamp on forehead "WILLSON MADE IN U.S.A."
Stamp on cheek "BM 1423"
Stamp inside mask "6: G 4"
Manufacturer and date stamps on head harness "WILLSON PRODUCTS DIVISION RAY-O-VAC COMPANY READING PA" "G" "67..."
Stamp on neck strap "ADJUST THESE STRAPS FIRST"
Stamp on head strap "NECK"
Stamp on head strap "TEMPLE"
Stamp on head strap "FOREHEAD"
Manufacturer and patent stamps on voice diaphragm "WILLSON" "PAT. PENDING" "FACE OUT"
Filter top view
Filter bottom view
Filter label side view "PENGUIN M3G CHIN STYLE CANISTER Respiratory Protection From CS/CNM CN/XS and DM Tear Gas CAUTION THIS CANISTER MUST NOT BE USED WHERE THE OXYGEN CONTENT IS LESS THAN 16 PERCENT REMOVE TAPE ON BOTTOM OF CANISTER MANUFACTURED FOR PENGUIN ASSOCIATES BY WILLSON"
Filter label side view "PENGUIN M3G CHIN STYLE CANISTER STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS AND SHELF LIFE LIMITATIONS"
Bag front view