K-I

ÕGL-G1
Also	K-I
Preceded by	E-I
Succeeded by	K-II
Filter connection	42mm
Made in	Estonia
Period	1934-1935
Issued to	user organisations
Manufacturer	VKÕ

The ÕGL-G1 (also known as K-I) was a short production mask made by VKÕ (Estonian air and gas defence union).

Mask overview

The facepiece was made of black leather to which the aluminium eyepiece assemblies connected to hold the glasses, possibly made of celluloid. The 42mm intake was on the front while the exhale valve got placed on the left cheek.

Filter

Estonian made filter.

Carrier

The carrier of the mask is dubious however it is possible that the mask came with a metal canister.

External information

This was the first non-government made mask in Estonia and was designed by dr. Kuusk, only a few hundred were made.

User organisations

• Vabatahtlik Kodanlik Õhukaitse (pre-Civil Defence)

• Fire Brigade

• Civilians

Photos

Firefighters using the mask.