Original U.S. WWII M3 Lightweight Service Gas Mask in Bag U.S. Holsters It was intended to replace

It was intended to replace the Type 38 75 mm field gun in front line combat units

The soft material covering the chapeau is very worn and missing in places as shown

and the the hammer and firing pin and are present and fully functional

These are the Cavalry you see clattering along beside the Queen's Coach on all State occasions

which is now very loose in the grip

Original U.S. WWII M3 Lightweight Service Gas Mask in Bag U.S. Holsters It was intended to replaceOriginal Item. Only One Available. The United States M3 Lightweight Service Mask was a needed upgrade for the US military after it was found that the weight and bulk of the older M2 series service masks were unsatisfactory. The M2 series service mask had a longer 686 mm (27 inch) hose, no oronasal cup, used the MIXA1 canister, used the MIVA1 Carrier, and had a rifle skid on the lower head harness of the facepiece which was positioned mid cheek of the