VIETNAM

TYPE: TYPE 66 (T66) ALIASES: n/a DATE: c. 1960s FREQUENCY: Rare USAGE: Vietnam FUNCTION: Military LMàG REFERENCE CODE: VN-001 NOTES: During the Vietnam War, the NVA needed protection from tear gas, which was frequently used to flush the Vietcong from their subterranean tunnels. This protective set, manufactured in communist China, consisted of a half-mask and filter, and a pair of protective goggles. As these masks were standard issue for the NVA, they are now one of the most sought after Vietnam collectibles.   PRICE: SOLD!
TYPE: Unknown ALIASES: VC Gas Hood DATE: c. 1960s FREQUENCY: Scarce USAGE: Vietnam FUNCTION: Military LMàG REFERENCE CODE: VN-002 NOTES: This strange mask was used during the Vietnam War by the Vietcong in an attempt to protect against GI tear gas, which was frequently used to flush the Vietcong from their intricate system of underground tunnels. The mask is made of a thin plastic materiel, and most likely did not offer much protection. The eye pieces were made of an equally thin layer of clear plastic, and a large piece of cloth was sewn onto the front of the face piece to filter out the gas. This mask is quite scarce today, as it is prone to tearing and most were likely disposed of.   PRICE: SOLD!
TYPE: Unknown ALIASES: VC Shower Cap Gas Mask DATE: c. 1960s FREQUENCY: Scarce USAGE: Vietnam FUNCTION: Military LMàG REFERENCE CODE: VN-003 NOTES: This particular gas mask was fabricated from an olive drab, plastic shower cap. A rectangular opening was cut into the material so that a visor made from clear plastic could be stitched in place. A fabric pad was also stitched over another opening cut into the side of the shower cap to act as a filter. These masks were makeshift devices used by the Vietcong to protect against GI tear gas. Because of their fragile nature, few examples survive today.   PRICE: SOLD!
TYPE: Unknown ALIASES: VC Shower Cap Gas Mask DATE: c. 1960s FREQUENCY: Scarce USAGE: Vietnam FUNCTION: Military LMàG REFERENCE CODE: VN-004 NOTES: Like the above mask, this mask was also fabricated from a shower cap. This mask however, was made from a transparent shower cap so no eye pieces were needed. A single fabric pad was sewn over a hole cut in the material to serve as a filter. Like the above mask, these makeshift tear gas masks are quite scarce today due to their fragile materials.   PRICE: SOLD!

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