Early WW2 Home Guard Gas Mask/Respirator & Tin

During the early days of the LDV/Home Guard all members were issued with the standard civilian gas mask housed in its issue cardboard box , this box did not stand up to the rigours of training etc so was replaced with a cylindrical carrying tin with a cord hanging strap.
This example of carrying tin retains much of its original paintwork (light surface rusting present but would improve with cleaning) and original cloth lining, the outer still bears the owners name `Les` and 1940 date stamp on base.
The rubber mask is in good pliable/supple condition and bears the year 1939.

Code: 50589