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Police telephonist gas mask, 1938

Description

This gas mask is dated 1938 which suggests that Britain was expecting war. It is designed to allow a police telephonist to continue to carry out his or her vital duties whilst under attack or threat of attack by gas.

Owner:
South Wales Police Museum
Creator:
Unknown
License information:
Reproduced by permission of South Wales Police Museum
Copyright Details:
South Wales Police Museum 2004
Publisher Ref:
GTJ75083
Item uploaded:
19/1/2010
Date originally created:
1938
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