The Great War Huts 'HutVent' Calendar, 2022, Day 12

Kev explains why this sinister looking mask, with Medieval connotations, was issued to the crews of early Tanks...

[@davidglover9368]

Thank you Kev great presentation and a great item.

[@GreatWarHuts]

Our pleasure, Dave. 😊👍🏻

[@andypeebles2242]

Thanks Kev, you can imagine the crews not wanting to add to the heat and noise on the inside of a tank by wearing a mask too.

[@GreatWarHuts]

You certainly can.

[@thurin84]

made a replica of one of these just because i wanted one. and its damn uncomfortable! most of the weight falls on my nose impeding breathing somewhat.

[@barbarajohnson8097]

We’ve got one these in the Museum of Military Medicine, horrible looking piece of kit, must have been horrible to wear