United Kingdom. A Type G Oxygen Mask, c.1943 GTRexclude Lieutenant Simpson

Lieutenant Simpson

Commander) in gold-coloured ink on the lid

number 161045

above a pillbox

the clip at the maker marked end slides along the strap

United Kingdom. A Type G Oxygen Mask, c.1943 GTRexclude Lieutenant SimpsonA Type G Oxygen mask, small size, blended and cured rubber, mask body lined with suede and features a shapeable copper wire across the nose, oxygen entered the mask via the corrugated Mk IV breathing tube and molded tubular cheek channels, inclusive of detachtube, evidence of wear and time leather around nose dry and cracked, very fine condition. Footnote: The Type G Oxygen Mask was introduced in 1942 until 1944 when it was replaced by the Type H