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Actions	Cathcart gas mask Remove from selection Add to selection Object number@FZV TitleCathcart gas mask DescriptionBox respirator gas mask designed by Charles Cathcart for use in the trenches of WWI. Air was drawn in through the container which was partially filled with charcoal and lime and inhaled by tube abd mouth-piece (now perished). The pattern was submitted to the War Office and while not officially adopted, it possibly influenced the designs which were under study. Production date c. 1916-01-01 Object nameGas mask Object categoryMILITARY MaterialMetal Dimensions Height: 18 cm Diameter: 8 cm

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TitleCathcart gas mask

DescriptionBox respirator gas mask designed by Charles Cathcart for use in the trenches of WWI. Air was drawn in through the container which was partially filled with charcoal and lime and inhaled by tube abd mouth-piece (now perished). The pattern was submitted to the War Office and while not officially adopted, it possibly influenced the designs which were under study.

Production date c. 1916-01-01

Object nameGas mask

Object categoryMILITARY

MaterialMetal

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