General Service Respirator

Made:
1955
General Service Respirator

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General Service Respirator, Mk VII, c1955

Details

Category:
Protective Clothing
Object Number:
1981-1322
Measurements:
overall: 270 mm x 250 mm x 135 mm,
type:
respirators
credit:
Ministry of Defence. Light Weapons Divis

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