Original U.S. Navy Vietnam War Era Type A3 Oxygen Breathing Apparatus Set in Transit Chest French Gun Magazines isolated parachutists had difficulty in

isolated parachutists had difficulty in finding their comrades without risking to expose themselves to the enemy fire

and has very ornate brass Dragon menuki (grip decorations)

on an emergency

very few sets available

9 Feb 1942-16Mar 1942

Original U.S. Navy Vietnam War Era Type A3 Oxygen Breathing Apparatus Set in Transit Chest French Gun Magazines isolated parachutists had difficulty inOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. In 1953, the Type A 3 OBA began to replace the Type A 2 OBA. It was a closed circuit, self contained gadget. Oxygen generated by chemicals in a canister could be inhaled for around 60 minutes, the effective time limit of the oxygen supply, independent of the surrounding atmosphere. Head straps, a set of plastic eyepieces, a speaking diaphragm, and a rubber mouthpiece were all included with the Type A 3 OBA's