What do you make of this 1942 bag?
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What do you make of this 1942 bag?
Wish I had better pics of this....does anyone know what it is? measures 10 1/2" x 12"
Flap reads:
M.D.(M)LTD.M.
(an arrow pointing up)
1942
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Noooooo, have another look The MKVII is squared off at the bottom, and isn't as long as this bag.Marcus Petrius wrote:Judging by the strap and the shape of the bag I would say it's a civilian one rather than one used by the soldiers.
I've seen more of these when searching for British gasmask bags on various sites.
I think this is precisely why KM is asking the question... because it shares similarities with the MKVII, but it's not a MKVII
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This hasn't been asked yet, but does it have vent holes or any metal disks on it, or is it just an "empty bag?" If it's just a "bag" then I'm want to say it's a map case or something different than a typical gas mask bag. On Foyle's War, a mystery series which takes place in Britain during WWII, the civilians shown seem to be carrying the MkVII bags...
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Hey Irwin (yeah, I know, it's Rob ), it's okay, I make mistakes a lot myself too.
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A Dutch collector who had been in the trade for twenty years assured me these bags are civilian (simplified in terms of material and manufacturing) versions of the Mk VI and Mk VII. Trust me.binkmeisterRick wrote:This hasn't been asked yet, but does it have vent holes or any metal disks on it, or is it just an "empty bag?" If it's just a "bag" then I'm want to say it's a map case or something different than a typical gas mask bag. On Foyle's War, a mystery series which takes place in Britain during WWII, the civilians shown seem to be carrying the MkVII bags...
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Are there large differences between the civilian and military version of the Mk VI & VII?Marcus Petrius wrote: A Dutch collector who had been in the trade for twenty years assured me these bags are civilian (simplified in terms of material and manufacturing) versions of the Mk VI and Mk VII. Trust me.
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I'm not sure about inside compartments, but it doesn't have the inforced bottom like the Mk VII. I think it also lacks the disc and lace to tie it around your chest.jjkillin wrote: Are there large differences between the civilian and military version of the Mk VI & VII?
It's not litteraly a civilian version, but rather a bag that looks like it for civilian use.
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I've come across these babies quite a few times too and I'm agreeing with Mike. The up-pointing arrow (the Broad Arrow) was the government acceptance mark for all war material in each Commonwealth country. Single arrow = British bag. I've never seen the M.D.(M)LTD.M. stamp before though.
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There is one of these on Ebay right now. It is a Civilian's bag.The seller has a British gas mask with original bag and box. The bag has the same white looking strap, and looks like a collapsed MKVII, looks flat and not like a box. The original box even says Civilian Duty Respirator. I dont know if i can post the link, but if you search its easy to find.
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& here's further confirmation...
Description:
http://www.regimentals.co.uk/shop/Shopi ... very=Delv1
Description:
& you can purchase it here...BRITISH HOME FRONT GAS MASK. A civilian gas mask in its original mint condition shoulder bag style canvas carrying case with its shoulder strap. Maker marked to interior flap 'Hampton & Sons 1941'.
http://www.regimentals.co.uk/shop/Shopi ... very=Delv1
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