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The M/39 is a Finnish gas mask, distributed during the Second World War. Its production started in the year 1939. It was issued to Finnish civilians.
Overview[]
The facepiece is a full-face rubber mask with two circular eyepieces attached with metal laps. The valve housing is made of black bakelite. It was stored in paper boxes with mask, filter and canvas bag. Instructions on how to use the gas mask can be found on the inside of the box.
M39 Aerator[]
main article: M39 "Aerator"
Filter[]
The filter is flat German styled cylinder. The bottom has a showerhead style of inlet. The mask also uses another type of filter. The filter contains chrysotile asbestos.
Bag and the kit[]
The bag is made of grey canvas and has two metal buttons.
The kit contained:
- M/39 facepiece
- bag
- filter
- cleaning cloth
M/39 gas mask in a paper box
M/39 gas mask kit