ISRAEL
TYPE: Model No. 4
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Common
USAGE: Israel
FUNCTION: Civilian
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: IS-001

NOTES: The Shalon Chemicals Model No. 4 is perhaps one of the most commonly found surplus gas masks in US. The mask is of simple construction with no inner mask. A five point quick release head harness was used for suspension. The Model No. 4 is a licensed copy of the German Draeger Simplex mask, and was also made in a children's size.

TYPE: Model No. 4 (children's size)
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1970s
FREQUENCY: Common
USAGE: Israel
FUNCTION: Civilian
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: IS-002

NOTES: This version of the Shalon Chemicals Model No. 4 is identical to the above version, but was made in an extra small size for children. The children's size is quite common, like the adult version.

TYPE: Model No. 4 (2nd Generation)
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1980s
FREQUENCY: Uncommon/Rare
USAGE: Israel
FUNCTION: Civilian
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: IS-003

NOTES: This Israel civilian mask is basically an upgraded Model No. 4. A drinking port was added and an inner mask incorporated to help reduce fogging, a common problem with the Model No. 4. In addition, the inlet/outlet assembly was updated and the head harness was changed from rubber to elastic. All of these changed most likely made the mask for efficient and more comfortable. This updated version is somewhat rare in the US, as fewer were imported.

TYPE: M15A1
ALIASES: n/a
DATE: c. 1980s
FREQUENCY: Common
USAGE: Israel
FUNCTION: Military
LMàG REFERENCE CODE: IS-004

NOTES: The Israeli M15A1 is another mask modeled after the German M65/Karetta style mask. The M15A1 is a very comfortable mask with both a drinking port and a speech diaphragm. The M15A1 is quite common in the US as many imported as surplus.

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