![]() ![]() The string has its own pocket, so that you can stuff it in. Below, where you can see images of these bags in use during the Battle of Britain and the Blitz, you can just make out the string tied around the chest. It is 1.5 inches in diameter, and is used in conjunction with the string on the other side (below) to tie the bag around your chest and keep it from flopping around while you ran for cover. Probably the oddest thing on the bag is this metal disk. The buttons are just snap buttons, which you'll see the underside of later. I have replaced the original strap (which I kept intact just in case I ever wanted to use it again) with a leather strap and nickle buckle, held together with nickle leather screws. ![]() Since I had a devil of a time locating photos of this particular bag online, I thought I should add it to my own webpages for other Indy fans who might want to find one (or make one of their own). The bag itself is in unissued condition, and was made in 1942 (these bags are not contemporaneous with the Indiana Jones movies, btw, though the Mark V would have been). I recently acquired a MK VII (Mark Seven) gas mask bag from What Price Glory, who provided excellent and very fast service. It's a great bag for holding all things that bring fortune and glory. The MK VII Gas Mask Bag (aka MK VII Respirator Bag) is the bag used by Indiana Jones in the movies by the same name. ![]() Chronarchy.Com: Essays: Indy's MK VII bag ![]()
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