#WORLD WAR II MICKEY MOUSE GAS MASK FULL#

This mask is very difficult to find on the market, but its British look-a-like is a little more common.

#WORLD WAR II MICKEY MOUSE GAS MASK FULL#

Both of the examples above have the marking 'G C MK III' which could help prove they're both from the UK. Polish gas mask MC1 FULL KIT cold war 1980's (2) 22.00. Further evidence helping this theory is the markings on the filters. Collectable WWII Military Gas Masks Description eBay item number: 284841184657 Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. When you breathed out the whole mask was pushed away from your face to let the air out. When you breathed in the air was sucked through the filter to take out the gas. It was difficult to breathe when wearing a gas mask. Another theory of this black Mickey Mouse mask could be that it was an earlier variant of the British model, and that the black colored face piece did not convince children how 'fun' the gas mask could be, but rather scared them away. rare 2nd world war childrens mickey mouse gas mask in very good condition complete in its original box with markings and dates as follows,inside of rubber. The masks were made of black rubber, which was very hot and smelly. The mask has also been claimed to be called the 'Minnie Mouse' mask. Luftwaffe, Mickey Mouse Logo on airplane, gas mask condition: good, spotty, 100 authentic, no copy. The markings on the filter and on the back of the mask near the right-side strap appear to be a 'C' with an arrow pointing up in the middle. 4155 ILLUSTRIERTER BEOBACHTER Mickey Mouse WWII No. Mickey, wearing it, is actually attempting to frighten his nephews, by saying, 'Booo-oo.' One thinks 'He's a bear,' while the more astute of them, proclaims, 'Sonly 'Unca' Mickey!” Local sources, and some collectors, including Johannes, have claimed it was Canadian, but it is very possible this mask was used in other countries as well. Mickey Mouse Childrens Gas Mask Hide image caption In the lead-up to World War II there were fears that the Germans would attack the UK with poisonous gas, so by 1938 the government had.

Actually, the illustration on the can addresses the fact that it is scary. Often refered to as the Mickey Mouse this is a genuine second world war civilian gas mask.

Apparently, the idea of including Mickey was to make the whole concept of a gas mask seem more friendly. Its an extremely rare face portion of a childs World War II gas mask. Made by the English tin toy manufacturer, Happy Knack. This may well be the strangest thing to ever be offered in an animation auction. About This is a very rare Canadian Mickey Gas mask with the original and difficult to find Tin Litho Mickey Can.

World war ii mickey mouse gas mask