Vintage Mid-Century Gas Mask / Respirator

A striking mid-20th century gas mask, designed for protection during a time when the threat of chemical warfare shaped everyday life.

Made from moulded rubber with a fitted filter canister and adjustable head straps, this piece reflects both the practicality and the quiet anxiety of the wartime era.

The form is unmistakable — functional, sculptural, and slightly confronting — a reminder of how ordinary people prepared for extraordinary circumstances.

Details:

• Rubber mask with integrated eye openings
• Filter canister attached
• Adjustable internal straps
• Size marked “2”

Condition:

Good vintage condition with age-related wear. Surface marks and patina consistent with use and storage. Straps remain intact.

Important:

This item is sold as a display and collector’s piece only.

The filter is not safe for use.

Collector’s Note:

Gas masks became a defining object of the wartime home front, issued to civilians as well as military personnel. Today they remain powerful historical objects, bridging everyday life and global conflict.