Netherlands - Storage box for a Gas Mask Facepiece III

1. Orange-colored storage box for a Gasmask Headpiece III. 1938. In the order of the State Company for Artillery Installations, based in Hemburg / Zaandam, made in 1937 by the Vereenigde Nederlandsche Rubberfabriek (for the gas mask) and Hevea N.V. (for the box) from Doorwerth/Heveadorp. The number 009 is the national hallmark. The Crown with the G is the stamp of the Government Inspector/National Assayer. The G specifically stands for Model G (gas mask type). 37 stands for the production year of the batch or the inspection in this case. SZ is the size designation of the facepiece: Standard/Very Large or Standard/Large. Were mainly used by the Civil Defence Service. The weight of the box is 362 grams and for the dimensions see above. Weight 362 grams. 2. Vintage Esso Petroleum can (5 liters), 1950s. Cylindrical stock can made of enamelled sheet metal in a gray speckled finish. Equipped with an imprint displaying the Dutch patent number 69589 Original carrying handle and the classic pouring spout. Height 50 cm / diameter 17 cm and a weight of 1 kg.

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