WW2 Soviet Submarine Leather "Cyclops" Mask (1940s)
This very unusual mask comes from the Soviet Navy. These masks were likely issued to soldiers who had to work under harsh conditions in submarines or warships. It allows the wearer to adjust face cover up or down, depending on the weather conditions. Similar masks were worn by Red Army pilots (see last image), and motorcycle riders. Second to last picture includes a different version of a WW2 submarine hood (left) and a USN extreme cold weather mask (right)
Size: about 56cm circumference
Condition: worn, needs to be cleaned 7/10.
Colour: Brown
This very unusual mask comes from the Soviet Navy. These masks were likely issued to soldiers who had to work under harsh conditions in submarines or warships. It allows the wearer to adjust face cover up or down, depending on the weather conditions. Similar masks were worn by Red Army pilots (see last image), and motorcycle riders. Second to last picture includes a different version of a WW2 submarine hood (left) and a USN extreme cold weather mask (right)
Size: about 56cm circumference
Condition: worn, needs to be cleaned 7/10.
Colour: Brown