Japanese WWII Type 99 Army Pattern Gasmask & Carrier
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $195.00

Original era manufacture. Army style civilian mask known as the Type 1, Model A in the US manual TM-E 30-480, Handbook on Japanese Military Forces, War Department 1944. On page 261 it states, ...although originally designed for civilian use, also is issued to Army personnel. Quite similar in design to the Type 95 & 99 Army models, main difference lies with the design of the similar looking filter. Our example has a very nice face mask with undamaged lenses and an intact head harness. The connecting hose has petrified with age and is hanging on by threads on both ends. The filter canister has been punctured with a tape repair placed over the hole. Nice condition olive cotton carrying satchel with rubberized canvas closure tabs and an attached shoulder strap. ***Please Note*** We have recently been advised that this mask is indeed an Army model...this one is a type 99 army gas mask, not a civilian version. The army type 99 has a 6 points harness and the hose is attached to the facepiece, while in the civilian type 1 the hose has got a screw to connect to the facepiece. As well, on the type 99 the rings around the lenses are removable. You have got yourself an army gas mask bag as well.