my new gas cape and pouch

[Glenn Barbaritz]

hey Guys, Glenn here. I finally had time to open up my package from a fellow forum member today so I decided to let you all in on what I feel is a very nice example of a textbook gas sheet and pouch. the pouch I had for awhile from another source. I know who the maker is on the pouch but if anyone knows the makers name of the cape I would appreciate it greatly. I love makers marks. I was told by a few people that the "R" on the pouch stands for "rate", meaning that this marking denotes that it is a partial delivery of a big contract. if anyone can decifer any of the codes on either of these pieces I would love to hear what your thoughts are. its hard to find out meanings of configurations. but here they are in all their glory. hope you enjoy them as much as I do. by the way, I was also told these sheets are difficult to find not only because of the typical post war dumpings but since they werent used for thier intentional purpose many were used to cover the bodies of their fallen comrades. Glenn

[Glenn Barbaritz]

reverse

[Glenn Barbaritz]

pouch markings

[Glenn Barbaritz]

cape markings

[Glenn Barbaritz]

close up of cape texture. it has a strange smell and a light coating of powder(?)

[Glenn Barbaritz]

as carried later in the war

[Glenn Barbaritz]

just to save someone some typing, I know the 43 on both pieces stand for the year of production. Glenn

[Michael Kuligowski]

looks very nice Glenn !!!!

[Soldat de Fer]

close up of cape texture. it has a strange smell and a light coating of powder(?)

Hello Glenn

Superb original ,near mint pouch and cape. However ,be carefull with that powder ,it is most likely mold .
Regards
Pierre-Yves

[Glenn Barbaritz]

Hello Glenn

Superb original ,near mint pouch and cape. However ,be carefull with that powder ,it is most likely mold .
Regards
Pierre-Yves

thanks for the comment and tip Pierre. I washed my hands right after re-folding it. I didnt trust whatrever it was and I dont plan on re-opening it either. Glenn

[Soldat de Fer]

thanks for the comment and tip Pierre. I washed my hands right after re-folding it. I didnt trust whatrever it was and I dont plan on re-opening it either. Glenn

Glenn ,You are most welcome
I have several of these babies ,they all had some mold inside ,I cleaned it with a little rag ,as the mold is slowly destroying them !!!.
Best Regards
Pierre-Yves

[Ken B.]

Very nice item

[Glenn Barbaritz]

Pierre. I didnt unfold the cape entirely. is there a hood or slit for the head or how were these worn, do you or anyone know? Glenn

also thanks Mike and Ken for the comment.

[Soldat de Fer]

[QUOTE=Glenn Barbaritz]Pierre. I didnt unfold the cape entirely. is there a hood or slit for the head or how were these worn, do you or anyone know? Glenn

Hello Glenn
most people ,would leave it as it is. However ,these are made of impregnated paper ,mold will destroy them slowly.
There is no hood nor slit ,it is just a long sheet. The proper way to use them is pictured in the WH army manual. The soldier were supposed to cover themself with it ,in case of gas attack. These were ,of couse ,never used. The only use they seen( on original wartime pictures ),was for covering the dead Kamarads.
Hope this will help you.
Best Regards
Pierre-yves

[Glenn Barbaritz]

thanks Pierre. Glenn