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TYPE: SchM41M (East German Designation)
TRANSLATION: n/a
ALIASES: SM-1, ShM, Helmet Mask
DATE: c. 1960s
FREQUENCY: Common/Uncommon
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Military
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-016
NOTES: The SchM41M was based on the WWII Russian SM-1 gas mask. Like its WWII predecessor, the SchM41M used an encapsulating "helmet" styled face piece with two internal Tissot style tubes. Variations of this mask were used throughout eastern Europe by most of the Warsaw Pact countries well into the 1980s. The mask was typically carried in a rubberized, olive drab bag.
PRICE: Not For Sale
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TYPE: SchM41M (East German Designation)
TRANSLATION: n/a
ALIASES: SM-1, ShM, Helmet Mask
DATE: c. 1960s
FREQUENCY: Common/Uncommon
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Military
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-086
NOTES: This version of the SchM41M was issued in East Germany and was equipped with an Übungsfilter (training filter) for use during NBC exercises. The mask itself is otherwise the same as the above mask.
PRICE: $120
CONDITION: Mask is complete with filter and carrier and in very good condition.
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TYPE: Гражданский Противогаз 5 (ГП-5)
TRANSLATION: Civilian Gas Mask 5 (GP-5)
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Very Common
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Civilian/Industrial
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-021
NOTES: The Soviet GP-5 is quite possibly the most common gas mask available on the surplus market today. It used the helmet type design, but had a shorter inlet/outlet assembly when compared to the military types. The GP-5 was made in both gray and black rubber and was carried in a small green cloth bag.
PRICE: SOLD!
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TYPE: Гражданский Противогаз 5 (ГП-5)
TRANSLATION: Civilian Gas Mask 5 (GP-5)
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Common
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Civilian/Industrial
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-023
NOTES: The Soviet GP-5 is quite possibly the most common gas mask available on the surplus market today. It used the helmet type design, but had a shorter inlet/outlet assembly when compared to the military types. The GP-5 was made in both gray and black rubber and was carried in a small green cloth bag. The face piece was used for several industrial protective masks as well as for civilian defense.
PRICE: Not For Sale
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TYPE: Гражданский Противогаз 5 (ГП-5)
TRANSLATION: Civilian Gas Mask 5 (GP-5)
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Rare
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Civilian/Industrial
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-022
NOTES: This version of the GP-5 was issued with a corrugated breathing hose and a special purpose filter.
PRICE: $60
CONDITION: Mask is complete with filter and carrier and in very good condition.
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TYPE: Гражданский Противогаз 5 (ГП-5)
TRANSLATION: Civilian Gas Mask 5 (GP-5)
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Rare
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Civilian/Industrial
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-024
NOTES: This version of the GP-5 was issued with a corrugated breathing hose and a special purpose filter.
PRICE: $60
CONDITION: Mask is complete with filter and carrier and in very good condition.
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TYPE: Гражданский Противогаз 5 (ГП-5)
TRANSLATION: Civilian Gas Mask 5 (GP-5)
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Rare
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Civilian/Industrial
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-025
NOTES: This version of the GP-5 was issued with a corrugated breathing hose and a special purpose filter.
PRICE: $60
CONDITION: Mask is complete with filter and carrier and in very good condition.
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TYPE: PMG
TRANSLATION: n/a
ALIASES: 70M (Hungarian Designation)
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Uncommon
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Military
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-032
NOTES: The Soviet PMG was used throughout the cold war era in both the USSR and Hungary. The Hungarian version is slightly different from the Soviet version but is structurally identical for the most part. Both types were made from gray rubber with two optical glass eye pieces, a speech diaphragm on the front and an exhale valve on the bottom.
PRICE: Not For Sale
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TYPE: PMG-2/GP-5M
TRANSLATION: PMG-2/GP-5M
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Uncommon
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Military/Civilian
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-017
NOTES: The PMG-2 is a special mask made for use by radio personnel, tank drivers and possibly officers. The mask had a highly effective speech diaphragm on the front and ear holes on the side so that radio gear could be worn effectively. The mask was also used by civilians and civil defense personnel were it was designated the GP-5M. The mask was made in both gray and black rubber, and with and without a breathing hose.
PRICE: Not For Sale
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TYPE: PMG-2/GP-5M
TRANSLATION: PMG-2/GP-5M
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Uncommon
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Military/Civilian
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-018
NOTES: The PMG-2 is a special mask made for use by radio personnel, tank drivers and possibly officers. The mask had a highly effective speech diaphragm on the front and ear holes on the side so that radio gear could be worn effectively. The mask was also used by civilians and civil defense personnel were it was designated the GP-5M. The mask was made in both gray and black rubber, and with and without a breathing hose.
PRICE: Not For Sale
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TYPE: PMG-2/GP-5M
TRANSLATION: PMG-2/GP-5M
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Uncommon
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Military/Civilian
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-019
NOTES: The PMG-2 is a special mask made for use by radio personnel, tank drivers and possibly officers. The mask had a highly effective speech diaphragm on the front and ear holes on the side so that radio gear could be worn effectively. The mask was also used by civilians and civil defense personnel were it was designated the GP-5M. The mask was made in both gray and black rubber, and with and without a breathing hose.
PRICE: Not For Sale
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TYPE: PMG-2/GP-5M
TRANSLATION: PMG-2/GP-5M
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Uncommon
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Military/Civilian
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-020
NOTES: The PMG-2 is a special mask made for use by radio personnel, tank drivers and possibly officers. The mask had a highly effective speech diaphragm on the front and ear holes on the side so that radio gear could be worn effectively. The mask was also used by civilians and civil defense personnel were it was designated the GP-5M. The mask was made in both gray and black rubber, and with and without a breathing hose.
PRICE: Not For Sale
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TYPE: SchR 1
TRANSLATION: n/a
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Rare
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Military
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-027
NOTES: This mask was designed to be worn by soldiers suffering from a head wound in a hostile environment. Most likely, it was carried by medics. The mask is very similar to the standard SchM41M, but it had an extended rubber hood that could be secured around the wearer's neck with a strap.
PRICE: $130
CONDITION: Mask is complete with filter and in very good condition, some minor rubber discoloration.
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TYPE: SchR 2
TRANSLATION: n/a
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Uncommon/Rare
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Military
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-026
NOTES: This mask is another type of head wound gas mask which covered the wearer's whole head and was secured via straps in the back. An exhale valve was located on the side of the mask. This mask is fairly common and can usually be found in good condition.
PRICE: $90
CONDITION: Mask is complete with filter and in very good condition.
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TYPE: Шлем-Маска ШМС
TRANSLATION: n/a
ALIASES: SchMS (East German Designation)
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Uncommon
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Military
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-028
NOTES: The SchMS is a special purpose mask used by troops needing a gas mask that could be used with optical sighting devices. The mask was made from both gray and black rubber, and was carried in a green rubberized bag.
PRICE: Not For Sale
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TYPE: Шлем-Маска ШМС
TRANSLATION: n/a
ALIASES: SchMS (East German Designation)
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Uncommon
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Military
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-029
NOTES: The SchMS is a special purpose mask used by troops needing a gas mask that could be used with optical sighting devices. The mask was made from both gray and black rubber, and was carried in a green rubberized bag.
PRICE: Not For Sale
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TYPE: PRWU (East German Designation)
TRANSLATION: n/a
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Rare
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Military
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-030
NOTES: The PRWU is another special purpose mask used by troops needing a gas mask that could be used with optical sighting devices, however the mask was equipped with a special protective sleeve that covered most of the breathing tube and a modified speech diaphragm. This mask was used by ground troops operating surface to air missile systems. Like the SchMS, the PRWU was made in both gray and black.
PRICE: Not For Sale
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TYPE: PRWU (East German Designation)
TRANSLATION: n/a
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Rare
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Military
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-031
NOTES: The PRWU is another special purpose mask used by troops needing a gas mask that could be used with optical sighting devices, however the mask was equipped with a special protective sleeve that covered most of the breathing tube and a modified speech diaphragm. This mask was used by ground troops operating surface to air missile systems. Like the SchMS, the PRWU was made in both gray and black.
PRICE: Not For Sale
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TYPE: Противогаз ПБФ
TRANSLATION: Gas Mask PBF
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Uncommon
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Military
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-033
NOTES: The PBF is a special mask most likely used by border troops and other units that needed a light weight gas mask that offered freedom from the typical heavy rubber tube and filter. Two oval shaped filter elements (designated ЕО-19Э) were housed in bilateral cheek pockets, similar to the US M17 series. The mask also featured a speech diaphragm and an exhale valve on the front. Like most Soviet masks from the cold war era, the PBF was made in both gray and black rubber.
PRICE: Not For Sale
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TYPE: Противогаз ПБФ
TRANSLATION: Gas Mask PBF
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Uncommon
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Military
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-034
NOTES: The PBF is a special mask most likely used by border troops and other units that needed a light weight gas mask that offered freedom from the typical heavy rubber tube and filter. Two oval shaped filter elements (designated ЕО-19Э) were housed in bilateral cheek pockets, similar to the US M17 series. The mask also featured a speech diaphragm and an exhale valve on the front. Like most Soviet masks from the cold war era, the PBF was made in both gray and black rubber.
PRICE: Not For Sale
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TYPE: Противогаз Детский Фильтрующий ПДФ-Ш
TRANSLATION: Children's Filtering Gas Mask PDF-Sh
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s/1980s
FREQUENCY: Common/Uncommon
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Civilian
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-036
NOTES: The small children's gas mask, designated the PDF-Sh was designed for use by young children ages 5 to 7. There were several types, all using the МД-3 (MD-3) face piece, with some made from gray rubber and some made from black rubber. The earliest type (at right) used a metal exhale valve guard whereas later types used a black plastic valve guard.
PRICE: $20
CONDITION: Mask is complete with filter and carrier and in very good condition, comes with green GP-5 filter, not gray filter pictured to right.
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TYPE: Противогаз Детский Фильтрующий ПДФ-Ш
TRANSLATION: Children's Filtering Gas Mask PDF-Sh
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s/1980s
FREQUENCY: Common/Uncommon
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Civilian
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-037
NOTES: The small children's gas mask, designated the PDF-Sh was designed for use by young children ages 5 to 7. There were several types, all using the МД-3 (MD-3) face piece, with some made from gray rubber and some made from black rubber. The earliest type used a metal exhale valve guard whereas later types used a black plastic valve guard.
PRICE: $25
CONDITION: Mask is complete with filter and carrier and in very good condition, comes with green GP-5 filter, not gray filter pictured to right.
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TYPE: Противогаз Детский Фильтрующий ПДФ-Ш
TRANSLATION: Children's Filtering Gas Mask PDF-Sh
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s/1980s
FREQUENCY: Common/Uncommon
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Civilian
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-038
NOTES: The small children's gas mask, designated the PDF-Sh was designed for use by young children ages 5 to 7. There were several types, all using the МД-3 (MD-3) face piece, with some made from gray rubber and some made from black rubber. The earliest type used a metal exhale valve guard whereas later types used a black plastic valve guard.
PRICE: $25
CONDITION: Mask is complete with filter and carrier and in very good condition, comes with green GP-5 filter, not gray filter pictured to right.
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TYPE: Противогаз Детский Фильтрующий ПДФ-Д
TRANSLATION: Children's Filtering Gas Mask PDF-D
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s/1980s
FREQUENCY: Common/Uncommon
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Civilian
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-039
NOTES: Like the PDF-Sh, the PDF-D was a similar children's gas mask designed for use by youths, ages 7 to 17. The mask could be used with a small filter canister or a full sized GP-5 filter. Like the PDF-Sh, the PDF-D was made in several sizes and in both gray and black rubber.
PRICE: SOLD!
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TYPE: Противогаз Детский Фильтрующий ПДФ-Д
TRANSLATION: Children's Filtering Gas Mask PDF-D
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s/1980s
FREQUENCY: Common/Uncommon
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Civilian
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-040
NOTES: Like the PDF-Sh, the PDF-D was a similar children's gas mask designed for use by youths, ages 7 to 17. The mask could be used with a small filter canister or a full sized GP-5 filter. Like the PDF-Sh, the PDF-D was made in several sizes and in both gray and black rubber.
PRICE: $30
CONDITION: Mask is complete with filter and carrier and in very good condition, comes with green GP-5 filter, not gray filter pictured to right.
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TYPE: Противогаз Детский Фильтрующий ПДФ-Д
TRANSLATION: Children's Filtering Gas Mask PDF-D
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s/1980s
FREQUENCY: Common/Uncommon
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Civilian
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-041
NOTES: Like the PDF-Sh, the PDF-D was a similar children's gas mask designed for use by youths, ages 7 to 17. The mask could be used with a small filter canister or a full sized GP-5 filter. Like the PDF-Sh, the PDF-D was made in several sizes and in both gray and black rubber.
PRICE: $35
CONDITION: Mask is complete with filter and carrier and in very good condition, comes with gray filter as pictured.
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TYPE: Детский Противогаз ДП-6
TRANSLATION: Children's Gas Mask DP-6
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Rare
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Civilian/Military
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-035
NOTES: The DP-6 was a civilian mask designed for young children who were to big for small child masks but not big enough for regular adult gas masks. The mask had a short rubber hose fixed to the front of the mask that was used with a GP-5 filter.
PRICE: $65
CONDITION: Mask is complete with filter and carrier and in very good condition.
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TYPE: Изолирующий Противогаз ИП-4
TRANSLATION: Insulator Gas Mask IP-4
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Rare/Scarce
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Military
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-042
NOTES: The IP-4 is one of several different types of Soviet style rebreather units. This model is very similar to the early WWII era IP-46. The rebreather bladder and generating unit was carried at the chest position in a green rubberized bag. The mask was of the helmet type, covering the wearer's whole face and head.
PRICE: $200
CONDITION: Mask is complete with filter and carrier and in very good condition.
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TYPE: Изолирующий Противогаз ИП-5
TRANSLATION: Insulator Gas Mask IP-5
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1980s
FREQUENCY: Uncommon/Rare
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Military
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-043
NOTES: The IP-5 is another rebreather unit used by the Soviet Union and several Warsaw Pact countries. The Ip-5 was a larger unit than the IP-4 and most likely could be used for a longer period of time. A large rebreathing bladder was worn around the neck and inflated via a large oxygen generating canister that was strapped to the wearer's chest. The IP-5 was made in both gray and black.
PRICE: $245
CONDITION: Mask is complete with filter and carrier and in very good condition. HEAVY!
TYPE: Изолирующий Противогаз ИП-5
TRANSLATION: Insulator Gas Mask IP-5
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1980s
FREQUENCY: Uncommon/Rare
USAGE: USSR, Warsaw Pact Countries
FUNCTION: Military
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: RU-044
NOTES: The IP-5 is another rebreather unit used by the Soviet Union and several Warsaw Pact countries. The Ip-5 was a larger unit than the IP-4 and most likely could be used for a longer period of time. A large rebreathing bladder was worn around the neck and inflated via a large oxygen generating canister that was strapped to the wearer's chest. The IP-5 was made in both gray and black.
PRICE: SOLD