1/22/2024 0 Comments Gas mask bag indiana jones![]() ![]() ![]() Now, here are some pictures that might show you how this bag was worn/used before the Indiana Jones movies. The bag is in excellent shape, and H & Sons did a pretty darn good job on it. This reads "H & Sons" with the date "1942." There isn't anything known about this particular make, and it's not verified as one of the versions used in the films, but it doesn't matter, really. This is the flap of the bag, with the maker's mark. There are also two strings that come standard with the bag: one that is designed to help keep the bag from flapping around (it's on the outside and tucks into the outside pocket when not in use) and one to keep you from having to fish one of the gas mask components out when you really need it. There are a total of six pockets (five under the flap and one outside it), with the center pocket sub-divided with a divider that doesn't go all the way to the top or bottom of that pocket. This is a top-down view of the bag's pockets, showing all five internal pockets (the center pocket is sub-divided), as well as the tie-off for the string that goes around your chest on the right side and the interior disk that holds the external metal disk in place in the second photo. You see that the stiching on the left pocket doesn't go all the way to the seam: there's just enough room to slide a Bic pen through to the bottom of the bag. The pocket on the right goes all the way to the bottom, while the pocket on the left only goes part-way down. The back of the bag will show you the stitching for the pockets. These drains are a little over 3/4 of an inch across. The bag has drains, too, to prevent water from settling in the bag and making it too heavy to carry. The pocket is about half-stitched along the top, and it has a small drain at the bottom (which you can't see in the picture because of the way the bag is laying: it's just a small brass ring about a quarter-inch across). The string has its own pocket, so that you can stuff it in. Below, where you can see images of these bags in use during the Battle of Britain and the Blitz, you can just make out the string tied around the chest. It is 1.5 inches in diameter, and is used in conjunction with the string on the other side (below) to tie the bag around your chest and keep it from flopping around while you ran for cover. Probably the oddest thing on the bag is this metal disk. The buttons are just snap buttons, which you'll see the underside of later. I have replaced the original strap (which I kept intact just in case I ever wanted to use it again) with a leather strap and nickle buckle, held together with nickle leather screws. We have a limited amount of these, all in excellent condition, complete with their original strap and side strings. Since I had a devil of a time locating photos of this particular bag online, I thought I should add it to my own webpages for other Indy fans who might want to find one (or make one of their own). These genuine 1940s era gas mask bags were produced by various companies for use by the British Army during World War II, but never issued. The bag itself is in unissued condition, and was made in 1942 (these bags are not contemporaneous with the Indiana Jones movies, btw, though the Mark V would have been). I recently acquired a MK VII (Mark Seven) gas mask bag from What Price Glory, who provided excellent and very fast service. It's a great bag for holding all things that bring fortune and glory. The MK VII Gas Mask Bag (aka MK VII Respirator Bag) is the bag used by Indiana Jones in the movies by the same name. They are available as the bag only or complete with the leather : Essays: Indy's MK VII bag They will look great with any Indiana Jones outfit, and you won’t be disappointed in these bags. (6 in total) for your books and a small water bottle or drink’s pocket. Because it makes a stylish purse, obviously Actually, the bag carried by film character Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark and the three subsequent films. ![]() Inside the gas bags they have a lot of different compartments and pockets These bags have also been stamped inside the flap just like the originals for the same authenticity. So, the New Gas Bag is an exact copy of the original bag with the same hardware and vents etc which have been reproduced for us. This is no longer a problem as this is now new webbing and reinforced. With the original genuine version, a lot of people were having issues with the webbing breaking on the bag where the leather strap attaches due to their age. Wested Leather decided that due to high demand we would invest heavily and have them re-produced for our customers. The bags were all Indiana Jones MK VII dating from 1941-1942.Īs you can imagine these bags are no longer available and they cannot be sourced anymore as they have now run out. Many years ago, Wested Leather Co managed to source a limited quantity of never issued Genuine Gas Mask Bags. ![]()
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