Original U.S. WWII Navy (Blimp) Rebreather Aircraft Breathing Apparatus + Mask & Oxygen Generating Cannister Bayonet and his father died when

and his father died when Perlin was 10 years old

K / Slight traces of silver gilding scattered throughout (mostly worn off) Missing prongs for attachment

as worn by a German Army officer during the period 1938-1945

which itself was little changed from the Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber

The firm was subsequently reorganized in 1868 and was reestablished as the Hopkins & Allen company

Original U.S. WWII Navy (Blimp) Rebreather Aircraft Breathing Apparatus + Mask & Oxygen Generating Cannister Bayonet and his father died whenDeveloped in late 1930's by Mine Safety Appliance (MSA), these oxygen regenerating systems provided dirigible aviators with necessary flow of oxygen at higher altitudes. Used with USN C type breathing mask and Chemical cylinder both of which are included. This is a fascinating piece of history, high altitude bombing in late WWI with German zeppelins and allied blimps lead to the discovery that maintaining ships higher than 16,000 feet for four hours