Canada, CEF. A First War British Small Box Respirator to Pte. Jukes, Renowned First War Artist, 1917 Republic of The decoration was established on

The decoration was established on May 13

(Sudetendeutscher Abzeichen)

white backer

demonstrating minor surface oxidation to the badge

53mm x 38mm

Canada, CEF. A First War British Small Box Respirator to Pte. Jukes, Renowned First War Artist, 1917 Republic of The decoration was established onA complete British small box respirator, comprising a rubberized fabric face mask with two eye pieces, and multiple straps to go around the head, connected to a rubber fabric hose to a tinplate canister which would hold a chemical absorbent. The canister measures 120mm (w) x 145 mm (h) x 60 mm (d), and is notably scratched, quite heavy with residue coming from the bottom ventilation disc. The face mask and hose material has seized and cannot unfold.