{"product_id":"soviet-gp-5-civil-defense-gas-mask-size-m-evirstar-defense-products","title":"Soviet GP-5 Gas Mask – Cold War Collectible (Size M)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerified Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e GP-5 (Russian: \u003cem\u003eGrazhdanskiy Protivogaz-5\u003c\/em\u003e, \"Civilian Gas Mask-5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soviet Union, manufactured 1962–1990 for civil defense use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacepiece design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Based on the ShM-62\/ShM-62u helmet-type mask, with the classic twin round eyepieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm GOST (Soviet standard) — does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e accept standard NATO\/STANAG filters without a disputed, unofficial adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImporter\/Distributor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evirstar Defense Products LLC, a long-established importer of this exact kit (confirmed sold under this branding for several years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA genuine piece of Cold War history: the GP-5 is the iconic Soviet civil defense gas mask, mass-issued to civilians, factory workers, and military reservists throughout the USSR. With its gray rubber helmet-style hood and distinctive round twin eyepieces, it's one of the most recognizable gas masks ever produced — a favorite among militaria and gas mask collectors for its authentic Cold War look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Soviet-manufactured gray rubber facepiece with sealed eyepieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40mm GOST-threaded filter inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlive drab canvas carry bag with adjustable shoulder strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconic Cold War \/ Eastern Bloc design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e costume and cosplay, Halloween, historical reenactment, movie\/photo props, or display in a Cold War militaria collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e⚠️ Important Safety Notice — Please Read\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis mask is sold \u003cstrong\u003efor recreational, costume, and collector purposes only\u003c\/strong\u003e — not for actual chemical, biological, or radiological protection, despite the original Soviet-era box labeling. Two specific reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsbestos risk in original filters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent lab testing (Netherlands and Finland) has confirmed that original GP-5 filter canisters produced up to at least 1988 contain \u003cstrong\u003easbestos\u003c\/strong\u003e in both the particulate filter and the activated carbon layer. If your kit includes the original filter canister, \u003cstrong\u003edo not breathe through it\u003c\/strong\u003e — it should be treated as a display item only, not connected for actual use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge and seal degradation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Decades-old rubber and seals cannot be relied upon for genuine protective performance, regardless of filter condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you want an item that functions as an actual respirator, a modern replacement filter (sold separately by several surplus retailers) would be required — the vintage Soviet filter should not be used for breathing under any circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pottstown Army Navy","offers":[{"title":"Mask and Filter","offer_id":67566689845325,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Just the Mask","offer_id":67566689878093,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas Carry Bag","offer_id":67566689910861,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/1362\/7981\/files\/sovietgp5mask.jpg?v=1790889629","url":"https:\/\/pottstownarmynavy.com\/products\/soviet-gp-5-civil-defense-gas-mask-size-m-evirstar-defense-products","provider":"Pottstown Army Navy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}