Original U.S. WWII Navy (Blimp) Rebreather Aircraft Breathing Apparatus + Mask & Oxygen Generating Cannister Bayonet Authentic WW2 Era “Commercial” private

Authentic WW2 Era “Commercial” private purchase M3 style fighting knife / Leather handle with metal ring / Overall length is 11 1/4 inches with a 6 2/4 inch blade / Original leather scabbard / No maker mark

All RAD personnel were given a commemorative enamel lapel pin

50” nickel plated blade

which itself was little changed from the Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber

The firm was subsequently reorganized in 1868 and was reestablished as the Hopkins & Allen company

Original U.S. WWII Navy (Blimp) Rebreather Aircraft Breathing Apparatus + Mask & Oxygen Generating Cannister Bayonet Authentic WW2 Era “Commercial” privateDeveloped in late 1930's by Mine Safety Appliance (MSA), these oxygen regenerating systems provided dirigible aviators with necessary flow of oxygen at higher altitudes. Used with USN C type breathing mask and Chemical cylinder both of which are included. This is a fascinating piece of history, high altitude bombing in late WWI with German zeppelins and allied blimps lead to the discovery that maintaining ships higher than 16,000 feet for four hours