Original U.S. Vietnam War Era XM28E4 Grasshopper Riot Control Agent Gas Mask in Original Pouch - 1969 Dated Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets Another body of men escaped

Another body of men escaped into the far north of Burma

Below this is the manufacture date

They still have just a bit of the original "Piano Varnish" finish that was applied to these at the factory

and has been shortened from 52 inches to an overall length of 45 3/8 inches

This pistol features a break-open operation

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era XM28E4 Grasshopper Riot Control Agent Gas Mask in Original Pouch - 1969 Dated Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets Another body of men escapedOriginal Item. Only One Available. The XM28E4 Grasshopper Riot Control gas mask is a scarce mask made famous during the latter stages of the Vietnam War, when CS gas was used to flush out the Vietcong from their underground tunnels. This example is in great shape with some wear overall. This example is dated in several spots, with a makers mark MSA 69, for a date of 1969. The mask is almost entirely composed of silicone, with six small metal clasps