MkV gas mask in satchel that belonged to Cyril Rodgers, RNZAF ground crew in Pacific, WW2

.1 gas mask: stiffened moulded black rubber mask with splinterless glass eyepieces; corrugated rubber tube with stockinette type fabric covering; black elastic head harness; filter canister of red brick-coloured metal

markings:

canister top: WILLOW [brand-name] / ML7 1041 / T249

canister base: No. 4A / WILLOW / 1939 / 126. / EVI.

head harness stamped: No 4 III, 7-10-41

eye frame: III STOKES 1941

rubber mask: NORMAL / O.T.R.C. 7/41

circular mouth piece with aluminium fitting: M.II. / 1941 / V / D.C. and No. 4 III

.2 satchel: khaki canvas satchel; interior has divider creating three compartments; front flap has 2 x pebbled dome fasteners; two external pockets verso with a flap with two dome fasteners; three metal vents at base of satchel and metal rings for carry strap on either side

named in [pencil] outside flap "C. RODGERS / No 1. GEN REG. Sqdn. [RAF]

stamped to inside flap: MK VI / Z.L. & T. Ltd. 1941