British S6 Gas Mask with Filter and Bag. This is a rare left hand version of the mask with the filter mounted on the opposite side of the face piece. These were made to allow left handed soldiers to be able to shoulder their weapon while wearing the mask. Relatively early production date of 1972, made by Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Company. The S6 was used by British armed forces from the late 1960s into the late 1980s. This type of mask was made famous through its use by the SAS during Operation Nimrod (the Iranian Embassy Siege). Condition of the mask is good overall. The rubber is supple and there are no tears or perishing. The rear straps still function, but there is some light surface corrosion on the metal fittings of the strap. The lens are clear and unscratched. The bag is in well worn condition, with several relatively faint stains, but no holes or substantial damage. The item “British S6 Gas Mask Respirator with Filter and Bag Rare Left Hand version NBC” is in sale since Friday, December 3, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\Surplus/ Equipment\Gas Masks”. The seller is “willowbeck” and is located in lincoln, Lincolnshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Country/ Organization: Great Britain
- Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
- Featured Refinements: British Army Gas Mask
- Type: Gas Masks
- Conflict: Falklands War (1982)
- Service: Army
- Era: 1945-Present
