Swiss C-Maske


The Swiss FEGA C-Maske was the civilian version of the Swiss GM-33. Unlike its predecessor, it was made of smooth green rubber, and the filter was attached directly to the mask. This example was made by Feuerschutz Gasschutz around 1938.
Maske = "Mask"
Feuerschutz Gasschutz = "Fire Protection Gas Protection"
Similar masks in my collection: Swiss GM33

Stamp on cheek "0135"

Date stamp on cheek "2. 39"

Manufacturer stamp on metal filter connector/valve assembly "FEGA"

Manufacturer stamp on metal eye ring "FEGA"

Stamps inside mask "2354" "INCA"

Filter manufacturer, model, and date stamps top view "FEGA" "11-4-39" "CIVILE" "134"

Filter bottom view

Metal canister top view

Metal canister bottom view "FEGA"

Metal canister side view

FEGA lens inserts package

Lens insert instructions in German, French, and Italian