Soviet GP-5 gas mask with filter and bag (6) (V3) -

Soviet GP-5 gas mask with filter and bag, size 2, 1954 dated inside the mask, the bag and filter are in very good condition. The GP-5 gas mask kit is a Soviet-made gas mask kit, which contains a single-filter ShM-62 gas mask. It was issued to the Soviet population starting in 1962; production ended in 1990. It is a lightweight mask, weighing 1.09 kg. It can operate in all weather and withstand temperatures from −40 °C to 114 °C. The ShM-62 comes with sealed glass eye pieces. The GP-5 kit was originally made to protect the wearer from radioactive fallout during the Cold War and were distributed to most fallout shelters. They have been tested in Poland to determine if they have NBC protective capabilities. It was concluded that the mask will last in an NBC situation for 24 hours. They are a favorite of gas mask collectors because they are common and have the "old" circular eyepieces like masks used in World War II and the "helmet" type masks. The GP-5 kit consists of an SHM-62 face piece, GP-5 filter, a carry bag and anti fogging lenses. The GP-5 kit can be also completed with ShM-62у, ShMP, and ShM-66mu face pieces.