Gas Mask, Untouched in Box

Mask by AntiqueHobbit posted May 9, 2019 at 3:00 PM

Maskbox by AntiqueHobbit posted May 9, 2019 at 2:59 PM

Maskbox by AntiqueHobbit posted May 9, 2019 at 2:59 PM

So weird one....going through some stuff we got in bulk at an estate sale and came across this gas mask. I tried to research it, but the problem is I have no idea what language or alphabet it is. The mask is still complete and wrapped in plastic with all pieces, and the instruction manual is included. Any ideas?

 

That's Hebrew, so it's probably an Israeli gas mask:

https://majorsurplus.com/israeli-gas-mask-with-filter.html

 

Good call thanks! That helped me find it right away!

https://www.ebay.com/i/173863571253...oYN-IcZo6iiQmaja6jBF28Gc7JEDHarAaAg1pEALw_wcB

 

Its a gas mask set that everyone here in Israel had or has just in case our "neighbours" aren't feeling too friendly. During the gulf war, it was the fashionable thing to be seen with.

WARNING! Be careful though if there a tube in the box - usually in a plastic package - Its an automatic injector filled with nerve agent antidote. Do not play with it. I repeat do not play with it! take it to a pharmacist to destroy it.

 

Now THAT'S a BIT SCARY...........Like REALLY!

 

my dog ate poison, and with only a vet via phone (or an hour plus drive away) he told my husband to use the injection on my dog. Husband - not the brightest of pennies when under pressure - opened up the tube - hit it on my dogs bum and the needle sprung out the wrong end missing his finger by a millimetre! lucky he was ok - and we had another box to open and use for the dog. she went blind for 3 days then recovered! luckily we have not needed the gas masks for ourselves.... yet

 

Oh geez! That’s good to know in case we come across any more items like this one!