Blister Gas Protective Cover
MakerMade for
United States Army
American
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
William H. Habicht
American, 1919 - 2011
Date1943-1945
Mediumtreated canvas
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Janice B. Habicht Trust
DescriptionDuck or canvas cloth treated with a protective agent (plastic?). These were issued by the Army during World War II to protect soldier's from a mustard gas or other vesicant agent that causes blisters. Unopened, as the red pull tag is still attached and the package sealed.
Object number2015.124.1
Inscribed"Cover, Protective, Individual/Stock No. 72--C--1000/ P.O. 12459" on one side and "Note: This Cover is to protect/YOU against spayed blister gases. WHEN READY TO/OPEN PULL HERE ->" on the other side.NotesWas probably issued to and kept by William Habicht, the husband of the donor.Subject Terms
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