Original U.S. WWII M3A1 Diaphragm Gas Mask with MIXA2 Filter dated 1944 and MIVA1 Gas Mask Bag Japanese Holsters We assume that the hanger

We assume that the hanger was probably removed from the first scabbard when it was replaced

Different grades of wire were used to provide the framework for which foliage could be attached to helmets

the unit was twice awarded the Valorous Unit Award for heroism and received four awards of the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation for valorous combat achievement

This period was known as the "Porfiriato" period

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Original U.S. WWII M3A1 Diaphragm Gas Mask with MIXA2 Filter dated 1944 and MIVA1 Gas Mask Bag Japanese Holsters We assume that the hangerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of one of the last types of gas mask that the United States fielded in WWII. The M1 Design had first come about in 1921 as an improvement of the M1919 gas mask, developed at the end of WWI. It then went through several improvements, with the M1A2 being introduced in 1934, and remaining the standard U. S. Gas mask into the early years of WWII. However the delicate "bladder" under the mask