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
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Originally posted by Soldat de FerHello Glenn
Superb original ,near mint pouch and cape. However ,be carefull with that powder ,it is most likely mold .
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Pierre-Yves
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Originally posted by Glenn Barbaritzthanks 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
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 !!!.
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Pierre-Yves
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[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
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