Original RARE U.S. WWII Cavalry M5 Gas Mask Pouch and Double Canister Carrier for Horse Gas Masks Russian Uniforms and the Honorable Service Medal

and the Honorable Service Medal

Used extensively in the civil wars of the Belgian Congo and Angola in the 1960's

Set comes with the early adjustable bipod and wooden butt stock dated 1944

Six pieces in total

All lock screws are original and present

Original RARE U.S. WWII Cavalry M5 Gas Mask Pouch and Double Canister Carrier for Horse Gas Masks Russian Uniforms and the Honorable Service MedalOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M5 and M4 horse gas masks were identical in all but one aspect the position of the canisters. On the M5, both canisters hung from the right shoulder of the horse. On the M4, one canister hung from each shoulder. The M5 mask was designed for the Cavalry. The soldier on the horse carried his rifle in the cavalry standard on the horses left shoulder. In World War II, 39,159 M4 and M5 horse gas masks were produced.