Original U.S. Korean War M9A1 Gas Mask Sealed in Original Tin from 1953-Dated Crate - NOS Ancient though the leather around it

though the leather around it is torn

with heavy fringes of gold or silver wire

and it features a wonderful original RZM Tag identifying the cap as a DIENSTMÜTZE (service cap)

That's another story about the lieutenant

and even the original safety pin

Original U.S. Korean War M9A1 Gas Mask Sealed in Original Tin from 1953-Dated Crate - NOS Ancient though the leather around itOriginal Items. Very Few Available. We are offering a great selection of Korean War era gas masks M9A1, still sealed in their original transit tins. These would be opened by removing the metal key on top and attaching it to the tab and opening it like a can. Each tin measures 8 x 10 x 5 . The front of each is stamped in yellow: MASK, PROTECTIVE, FIELD, M9A1 FACEPIECE SIZE M POSITION OF CANISTER STEM L NY 2133 105 The back of each is stamped: TO OPEN