Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, W0025, 12990
Primary Maker
unknown (Military equipment/manufacturer)
Place
Date
Circa 1915
Associated Notes
Gas mask used by a British Officer at Ypres, WW1
This is probably a reference to the Second Battle of Ypres which took place between April and September 1915. See report below and note that this type of helmet was introduced into the British Army circa May 1915.
Reported in Auckland Star, 12th April 1916:-
Associated Event
WW1; 1914-1918
Battles of Ypres; 1914-1918; Belgium
Associated Person
Associated Place
Associated Date
Circa 1915
Period
Media
Measurement Description
length x width x height: 510mm x 435mm x 8
Measurement Reading
Subject Category
Classification
Last Update
15 May 2023
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