The Romanian gas mask M74 is a gas mask designed and manufactured in Romania, also known as the M74 model. It was first used in the 1970s and was widely used by the Romanian Armed Forces and civil defense organizations during the Cold War. The M74 gas mask was designed to protect the wearer from various types of chemical and biological agents, including gases, vapors and aerosols. She had a full-face respirator with a panoramic visor that provided a wide field of vision and improved peripheral vision. The mask had two round eyepieces made of impact-resistant glass and a flexible rubber mirror that fit snugly around the wearer's face. Although the M74 gas mask with full-face NBC respirator was primarily intended for military and civil defense use, its distinctive design has also made it popular with collectors and enthusiasts. It has a unique look with an angular shape, a prominent exhalation valve and an adjustable headband with elastic straps for a secure fit. Since its introduction, the M74 gas mask has undergone various modifications and improvements to improve its performance and user comfort. However, it is important to note that the M74 gas mask is an older design and may not meet current standards and requirements for modern respiratory protection. Overall, the Romanian gas mask M74 is a significant piece of military equipment that reflects Romania's contribution to the development of protective equipment during the Cold War.

New (Surplus)

Our condition standards classify "New (Surplus)" as items that have been issued to military personnel but have not been used.

Militaries of many countries issue basic and spare military equipment to their personnel so that soldiers can easily replace damaged or lost equipment during missions.

Since the military replaces/updates issued equipment periodically, every 2-4 years depending on the country, in some cases spare personnel equipment returns to military warehouses unused, but no longer used due to the high standards of the military.

Expected condition:

• Warehouse smell (Long storage).
• Dust marks (Long storage).
• The goods are repackaged in our warehouse.

ATTENTION!

• "Estimated condition" - may appear on 1 in 10 items.
• "Rare Condition" - May appear on 1 in 50 items.
• The listed possible defects will not necessarily be on the product you received !

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Most of the photos we sell are taken by ourselves, so to get a more accurate picture of the item's condition, please take a look at the last product photos, they usually show the worst condition items and what you can expect in the worst case scenario.