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British C1 General Civilian Respirator
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The British C1 General Civilian Respirator used a thin rubberized fabric facepiece with a single plastic lens, and a filter fixed to the front. They were made for civilians during World War II. This example was made by Henley in 1938.
Similar masks in my collection: Canadian GCR, Swedish Type 15, Swedish Type 19, Swedish Type 32
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Stamps
Manufacturer and date stamps "10669 HENLEY 8-38"
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Stamps
Date and lot stamps "POPPE 29-4-38" "LOT 2010"
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Stamp
Size stamp on head strap "MEDIUM"
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Filter
Filter stamp side view "MB 38"
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