Original 1955 Dated RAF H Type Oxygen Mask - Size Medium

An original H Type Oxygen Mask dated 1955, complete with a type 54 microphone in a size medium.

This pattern of oxygen mask came into issue with the RAF in late 1944 and saw Issue well into the post war years. This particular example dates from the mid 1950s but is fitted with the large wartime pattern mic so would be usable for a late war scenario. It would also be ideal for an early Jet-Age period collection. It features the correct wartime period harness which was also used in the post-war years and can therefore be fitted to a wartime period helmet or post-war helmet easily. 

The mask is in good condition overall for its age as can be seen in the photographs. There are signs of use and handling, typical of how a mask would have looked like on active service. The interior features the chamois lining and all the metalwork is in good condition. The rubber is split around the microphone where the metal wire is fitted which is illustrated in the pictures and reflected in the price. Please take time to study these before purchasing and bear in mind that it is a vintage item which has some flaws. 

The underside of the mask features the War Department broad arrow marking and size is marked as medium.

All in all a nice example of an H-Type oxygen mask which would make a good addition to any aviation collection.    

This is a vintage item which is 'sold as seen'