US CD V-805 (Early Mfg)

The US CD V-805 (Early Mfg.) Gas Mask is a series of gas masks that were designed and produced to provide protection from all types of known chemical and biological agents present. The mask has different components like a filter, a face piece and outserts. Filter elements in the face piece prevent harmful agents from entering the mask.
These gas masks have inbuilt systems that facilitate communication, a tube for drinking water , and a pair of outserts to protect eye lenses and prevent fogging. The mask is packed in a carrier that also contains other items like a nerve agent antidote kit and a convulsant antidote for nerve agents . It also contains a waterproof bag to protect filter elements from water damage. Other components attached are mask hoods to protect the head and neck area, a winterization kit to prevent frost accumulation during cold weather conditions and optical inserts for soldiers with vision defects.
The mask has different components like a filter, a face piece and outserts. Filter elements in the face piece prevent harmful agents from entering the mask.
These gas masks have inbuilt systems that facilitate communication, a tube for drinking water , and a pair of outserts to protect eye lenses and prevent fogging. The mask is packed in a carrier that also contains other items like a nerve agent antidote kit and a convulsant antidote for nerve agents . It also contains a waterproof bag to protect filter elements from water damage. Other components attached are mask hoods to protect the head and neck area, a winterization kit to prevent frost accumulation during cold weather conditions and optical inserts for soldiers with vision defects. The mask offers protection from harmful agents, but does not function properly in places where oxygen content is low. It is recommended that users continue wearing it until the biological or chemical agent is identified.The mask is not meant to be used for firefighting and provide protection from radiation.This CD V-805 is an early example and most likely experimental. This mask is also a rare child sized version of the mask. Comes complete with unmarked original vinyl carrier.