Canada, CEF. A First War British Small Box Respirator to Pte. Jukes, Renowned First War Artist, 1917 United Republic of gold knots in each quadrant

gold knots in each quadrant

oxidation and loss of finish is evident throughout and a piece of the wreath is missing near the 11 o’clock position of the reverse

with a barrel hinge and tapering

The entire dagger measures 250 mm (l) x 70 mm ( w - crossguard)

measures approximately 54mm x 62mm

Canada, CEF. A First War British Small Box Respirator to Pte. Jukes, Renowned First War Artist, 1917 United Republic of gold knots in each quadrantA complete British small box respirator, comprising a rubberized fabric face mask with two eye pieces, and multiple straps to go around the head, connected to a rubber fabric hose to a tinplate canister which would hold a chemical absorbent. The canister measures 120mm (w) x 145 mm (h) x 60 mm (d), and is notably scratched, quite heavy with residue coming from the bottom ventilation disc. The face mask and hose material has seized and cannot unfold.