M-15 Gas Mask with Filter, Canvas Survival Harness, Hydration Canteen
THIS IS THE GAS MASK AND FILTER OFFICIALLY ISSUED TO SPECIAL FORCES AND STANDARD COMBAT SOLDIERS OF THE ISRAELI DEFENSE FORCES (IDF) DURING WAR NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL AND/OR CHEMICAL ATTACK, OR THE THREAT OF IT. GAS MASK IS 1 SIZE FITS ALL FOR ADULTS AGE 12 AND OLDER GAS MASK COMES EQUIPPED WITH LARGE EYE-OPENINGS AND A WATER INTAKE PORT, ALLOWING MASK USER HYDRATION WITHOUT HAVING TO REMOVE THE GAS MASK SO USER DOES NOT RISK ANY EXPOSURE WHILE HYDRATING. THE M15 MILITARY GAS MASK HAS FULL NBC (NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL) PROTECTION.This listing is for an original Israeli Defense Force (IDF) webbing/ harness set. This set is configured much like those used in the 1967 Six Day War and the Yom Kippur War of 1973. It is comprised of the following items:* Field Belt* Harness/ Yoke* Small Pack* (2) AR Magazine Pouches - Holds 2 x 30. * (1) Two-Cell Grenade Pouch - Holds 2 Grenades of Various Size or Other Kit.* Canteen w/ CoverThe early days of the IDF saw the use of a mix of field gear items from other countries. In the late 1960's, Israel began designing their own original field gear and kit patterned after both US and British webbing designs. This early pattern was made of khaki cotton canvas and was used through the 1980s. This set is well made and a unique piece of IDF kit with years a useful service with modern applications.