Bag, Carrying

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Accession Number
OBJ_0031741
Classification
Personal Carrying & Storage Gear
Date
1942
Description
Mark VII gas mask carrier. The pocket on the inside right of the carrier holds a tin of anti-fog paste. This carrier differs from the Mark VI in that pockets for instructions and accessories are located inside the carrier. Manufactured by B.B. Holden Ltd., Ottawa, Ontario. 
Description
Mark VII gas mask carrier. The pocket on the inside right of the carrier holds a tin of anti-fog paste. This carrier differs from the Mark VI in that pockets for instructions and accessories are located inside the carrier. Manufactured by B.B. Holden Ltd., Ottawa, Ontario. 
History of Use
Although gas was not employed by either side in Europe during the Second World War, it's possible use was considered a serious threat and considerable time was spent in anti-gas training, both for civilians and the military. Every Canadian soldier was issued with a gas mask and other protective equipment. The primary piece of protective equipment was the gas mask. Several patterns of mask and carrier were issued. Masks were carried in a haversack which also contained protective cream, decontamination instructions and anti-fog paste for the gas mask eyepieces.

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Digby House
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