Original RARE U.S. WWII Cavalry M5 Gas Mask Pouch and Double Canister Carrier for Horse Gas Masks Russian Uniforms All lock screws are original

All lock screws are original and present

and storage bag

though some are worn

Six pieces in total

At this time considerable time was spent in ground school instruction on problems pertaining to heavy bombardment operations for overseas duty

Original RARE U.S. WWII Cavalry M5 Gas Mask Pouch and Double Canister Carrier for Horse Gas Masks Russian Uniforms All lock screws are originalOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M5 and M4 horse gas masks were identical in all but one aspect the position of the canisters. On the M5, both canisters hung from the right shoulder of the horse. On the M4, one canister hung from each shoulder. The M5 mask was designed for the Cavalry. The soldier on the horse carried his rifle in the cavalry standard on the horses left shoulder. In World War II, 39,159 M4 and M5 horse gas masks were produced.