1944 antique WWII US ARMY unused COVER AGAINST BLISTER GASES khaki military

Description: 1944 antique WWII US ARMY unused COVER AGAINST BLISTER GASES khaki militarySCROLL DOWN for MORE PHOTOS in DESCRIPTION Click HERE to view or search ANTIQUE.COTTAGE listings. 1944 antique WWII US ARMY unused COVER AGAINST BLISTER GASES khaki military soldier This listing is for the khaki colored fabric covered pack which measures approx 4" x 7.5" x 3/4". Stock No. 72-c-1000, contract p.o. no. 3040 Research from the internet shows the following:"Original individual protective cover used for protection against a chemical gas attack. Anti-vesicant cover in clear and dark green plastic. After unfolding, this completely protected the soldier, together with his weapon and equipment. It was also convenient as an overhead cover in a foxhole, or to line its bottom. An expandable, bag like, cover with plastic like window, which can speedily be put on to cover the entire body and will protect the individual inside from liquid vesicants and blistering gasses sprayed from the air. The protective cover is compressed and sealed inside a, 7-3/8-inch wide x 4-inch high x 3/4-inch thick, gray/green, weatherproof fabric container. The protective cover is issued as part of the gas mask system and is intended to be used only once. The front is marked, "Cover, Protective, Individual; Stock No. 72-C-1000 P.O. 12869" Backside marked, "NOTE: - This cover is to protect YOU against sprayed blister gasses; When Ready To open Pull Here."CONDITION: See listing description and photos.- International buyers are responsible to pay VAT or other Taxes to their countries as required.- eBAY collects and remits sales tax on behalf of several states. If you are a dealer, you can write to eBay to file a form to become tax exempt. LOC: 97-TMLOC2: Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 42.5 USD

Location: Avondale, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-11-13T12:31:54.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD