Allied Gas Mask

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Title	Allied Gas Mask
Description	Gas Mask like this one would have been worn by French, American, and British troops during WWI. Although each nation had variations on gas mask, by 1917 they had become fairly standardized due to the increased frequency of gas attacks on the front lines. The gas mask features a filtration canister connected by an accordion style hose to the respirator itself. Lenses protected the wearer’s eyes, and the mask itself was worn on the head by a series of leather straps. This example also features a A.E.F. helmet, to demonstrate how soldiers in the trenches wore gas masks in concert with other equipment for maximum protection.
Contributing Institution	Ron Leverenz
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