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Object Name |
Carrier, Gas Mask |
Catalog Number |
1991.152.19 |
Date |
1990-1991 |
Material(s) |
Cotton/Metal |
Dimensions |
H-9 W-11.5 D-4 inches |
Description |
This is an Iraqi gas mask bag. It is made of olive drab cotton canvas. There are three lift-a-dot closures, two adjustable tan straps and black metal buckles. There are several smaller pockets on the interior. There is illegible writing on the front. Stamped on the outside of the flap between the left and middle snap is "S" and stamped between the middle and right snap is "86-92". This is appears to be a copy of a US M9A1 gas mask bag. |
Notes |
223rd. part of the 401st. Prisoner of War Camp also known as the "East Camp", items taken from Kuwait City within the first week after liberation from bunkers, 223rd. there from January 26 to May 26, 1991 during the Gulf War |
Collection |
223rd Military Police Company, Kentucky National Guard Collection |
Event |
Gulf War |
Search Terms |
223rd Military Police Company Gulf War Kentucky Army National Guard Kentucky National Guard Saudi Arabia |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |