This mask is very difficult to find on the market, but its British look-a-like is a little more common. Both of the examples above have the marking "G C MK III" which could help prove they're both from the UK. Further evidence helping this theory is the markings on the filters. Another theory of this black Mickey Mouse mask could be that it was an earlier variant of the British model, and that the black colored face piece did not convince children how "fun" the gas mask could be, but rather scared them away. The mask has also been claimed to be called the "Minnie Mouse" mask. Practicalities and emotions are described through. This page describes the children’s gas mask which was made to look like Mickey Mouse with a fluttering nose as the child breathed and the babies’ gas mask which was enclosed and had to be pumped by hand. The markings on the filter and on the back of the mask near the right-side strap appear to be a "C" with an arrow pointing up in the middle. There were special gas masks for children and babies against poisonous gas in WW2. Mickey, wearing it, is actually attempting to frighten his nephews, by saying, "Booo-oo." One thinks "He's a bear," while the more astute of them, proclaims, "Sonly 'Unca' Mickey!” Local sources, and some collectors, including Johannes, have claimed it was Canadian, but it is very possible this mask was used in other countries as well. The M4 Horse Gas Mask has 2 large filter canisters, one placed on each shoulder of the horse. Occasionally, one will pop up, but most are incomplete or in poor condition. Due to the large size, most were discarded after the war. Actually, the illustration on the can addresses the fact that it is scary. M4 US Government Army Issue World War II, vintage 1941-1942 Horse Gas Masks are very scarce. It protects from poison gases and many other hazards in the air. Apparently, the idea of including Mickey was to make the whole concept of a gas mask seem more friendly. A gas mask is a kind of mask that fits over the face area and nose. Made by the English tin toy manufacturer, Happy Knack. These were issued to all UK toddlers, the bright colours were designed to help turn using the mask into a game to keep the child calm and want to put (and keep) it on. The masks had to be carried at all times, and quickly pulled. Fearing German planes would drop gas bombs, authorities issued millions of gas masks to British men, women and children. British WW2 Child’s Mickey Mouse’ Gas Mask. During World War II, Germany pummeled Britain for months on end with heavy bombing raids in a 1940-41 campaign termed the 'Blitz' - meaning lightning in German. About This is a very rare Canadian Mickey Gas mask with the original and difficult to find Tin Litho Mickey Can. Editable Vector illustration Isolated on white background.
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