Original U.S. Vietnam War Era XM28E4 Grasshopper Riot Control Agent Gas Mask in Original Pouch - 1969 Dated Blunderbuss It comes contained in the

It comes contained in the original wood scabbard nicely bound with braided plant fibers in 9 places

which is much larger than that of a U

most likely of British origin

and there is just a bit of fraying on the slider and around the "knot"

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era XM28E4 Grasshopper Riot Control Agent Gas Mask in Original Pouch - 1969 Dated Blunderbuss It comes contained in theOriginal Item. Only One Available. The XM28E4 Grasshopper Riot Control gas mask is a scarce mask made famous during the latter stages of the Vietnam War, when CS gas was used to flush out the Vietcong from their underground tunnels. This example is in great shape with some cracking to the right eyepiece. This example is dated in several spots, with a makers mark MSA 69, for a date of 1969. The mask is almost entirely composed of silicone, with six