Post-WW2 British, Anti-Dimming Outfit.

Was £20 now £15 The problem of respirator lenses dimming first occurred in WWI and led to the development of Glaso Anti-Dimming Paste that was smeared over the lenses to prevent condensation. In 1938 two new types of anti-dimming samples were tested; Liquid (G1: being a brown, alcohol-water solution) and Paste (P1: based on a substance called Turkey Red Oil), both were found to give good visibility for about an hour, but the paste appeared more practical and became the basis for future outfits. Up until 1945 the issued kits went through four marks, Mk III to Mk VI, with later post-war marks appearing after 1945. This is a Mk 7. and was most commonly found in the Lightweight Respirator haversack which had a special pocket in the base for storage, held by a metal press stud. Priced to reflect later date but outstanding condition.