The 'SzM' part of the name doesn't mean anything in Polish, it's just transleterated (not translated) from the Cyrillic ШМ. Polish soldiers complained about the chin, which can fold and break the seal. The SzM41M masks are also visible in the photos from the 1982 Sabra and Shatila massacre where they were worn by Lebanese paramedics. One of the last uses of the SzM-41M masks in Egypt were the 2011 riots where masks were used by both police and protesters. The SzM-41M was used by the Egyptian military and police. The SzM-41M mask was exported to Egypt at least from the mid-1960s. The last pocket is either for an IPP-51 or medical supplies. One is for the mask, another for the hose, and the last large one is for the coffee-can filter. The kits commonly came with a light green bag. For civil defense and industry, bags were produced with a waist belt to stabilize the bag during work (however, military bags were also directed there).

Typically military bags have loops for carrying the bag on the belt. At the end of the 1980s, bags of green gummed material, the same as in the MP-4B mask bags, began to be produced. In the mid-1980s, cotton belts were replaced with stylon belts. The earliest kits from late 50s included old type bags, which were used with SzM-41 masks. They differed in the material used (in the camouflage pattern wz 58 rainy, brownish, greenish or gummed) and details (additional waistband or straps regulating the bag's width).

There were at least several patterns for the SzM-41M gas mask bags. It is not known by report if this filter contains asbestos-like most coffee can style filters. The mask may come with other filters (industral version). The earliest kits from the late 50s included Soviet MO-2 filter. Since 1964 all metal parts including the valve chamber were made out of electroplated metal with a characteristic pinkish shine. In the early 60s masks were produced with rims made out of electroplated metal and a green rubber hose. The hood was made out of the same type of rubber which was used in the production of SzM-41 masks. The earliest version of the mask was produced with a painted valve chamber and clothed hose. The production of SzM-41M started in late 50s. The MK-221 is based on the rubber facepiece of this mask. The SzM-41M is made to be used with a hose due to the heavy E-014 canister filter. It has a larger intake valve like the ShM-41 Soviet mask. – Flow ability of drinking device = 200 cm3/min.The mask, (Like the GP-5) is made of latex rubber. – Weight of complete gas mask (facepiece with – Exhalation resistance in continuous air flow – Inhalation resistance in continuous air flow with

The mask provide effective protection in range.

The carrying bag is designed for storing andĬarrying the mask with additional equipment.

The Mask meets requirements of the NATO and.

The Mask is equipped in voice emitter chamber.

Tight sealing onto different face shapes (male

The Mask is produced in four sizes ensuring.

The Gas Mask protects the respiratory systemĪgainst toxic agents in ambient air, radioactive.

In condition of effect the warfare agents. Meets all protective requirements during operation

The Gas Mask MP−5 with combined filter FP−5.

This is a VERY nice gas mask kit and of excellent quality - unissued military issue.īASIC PARAMETERS OF THE GAS MASK MP−5 WITH COMBINED FILTER FP−5 Although put into service in the 1990s and still in use today, these MP5 gas masks are very difficult to obtain. This new Maskpol MP5 gas mask comes equipped with a Standard 40mm NBC filter, communication device and drinking tube. It is very similar in design to the French ARFA respirator which it was derived from under license. The MP5 is the Polish military's modern NBC respirator.

Polish gas mask with filter