British Army Genuine MkVII Gas Mask Bag M&Co

British Army Surplus

A bag for storing the Mk.VII gas mask, issued to the British Army during the 1940s, the Second World War era.
Made of cotton canvas fabric with a shoulder belt.
The interior has 5 compartments and a small pocket for storing canisters and other equipment.
There are strings and disc-shaped locks on both sides to secure the bag to the legs and body.
Two mesh holes for drainage on the bottom.

Mk.VI bags with 6 eyelets on the bottom are being sold as the Indiana Jones model, but the bag used in the Indiana Jones movies is the Mk.VII bag with 2 mesh holes.
Immediately after the introduction of the Mk.VII, Mk.VI bags were used with a Mk.7 stamp, so Mk.7 stamps with 6 eyelets also exist, but those looking for the Indiana Jones model should be careful not to make a mistake.

1942
Made by M&Co.
Deadstock, unused item.
There are creases from being stacked in a warehouse, but it is an item from that time.
The stamp is slightly faded, but the manufacturer's name, VII, 1942, and the broad arrow are all fully legible.
Chalk marks from inspection remain.
It is believed to be from 1942 as stamped, and has a thin shoulder strap.
There is only a small amount of tar-like dirt on the bottom, and there is little fading, and no noticeable damage, but it is a military surplus item that has been dormant for over 80 years.
Please understand that this is a vintage item.

External dimensions: Approximately 27x28x8 cm

The same type of shoulder strap used by Indiana Jones is also available.