Mask, Gas, Assault, M5, Complete, with Bag, M7, 1944

Rare genuine WWII US Army M5 assault gas mask, of the type issued to paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions and first-wave amphibious units on D-Day -- 2nd and 5th Ranger Battalions, 1st, 4th and 29th Infantry Divisions.

Universal size. Dated 1944. The present mask is complete with filter cartridge and anti-dim cloth.

Comes in its original M7 waterproof rubber bag, retaining its carrying strap (tearable); snap fasteners are in working order.

Nice homogeneous set, in good overall condition.