Genuine USGI Military Extreme Cold Weather Impermeable Green Face Mask
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Brand: Genuine US Military Issue (USGI)
Nomenclature: Mask, Face, Extreme Cold Weather (Impermeable)
NSN: 8415-00-782-3013
Material: Rubberized impermeable vinyl outer shell / soft insulating fleece inner lining
Color: Olive Drab (OD) Green
Design Features: Detachable snap-on nose and mouth panels, built-in ventilation breathing holes
Suspension System: Fully adjustable heavy-duty elastic head straps with cross-over crown piece
Protection Coverage: Full-face shielding with an extended bib neck flap to lock out freezing drafts
Surplus Storage Condition: This is an authentic surplus item that has been held in warehouse inventory. The rubberized material may carry a standard "surplus storage" aroma that dissipates after washing the interior fleece liner by hand with mild soap and fresh water.
The Design Mission: Engineered specifically for static cold-weather operations, sentry duty, and open-vehicle transport in sub-zero Arctic environments, this mask was a staple issue for US Army and Marine Corps units stationed in extreme northern climates (such as Alaska or Germany) during the height of the Cold War.
The Material Evolution: The combination of an impermeable vinyl face shield paired with classic OD green elastic straps is a definitive hallmark of mid-to-late 20th-century USGI extreme cold weather (ECW) gear design, which was later phased out for modern breathable Gore-Tex and fleece balaclavas in the late 1990s.