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Zelinsky-Kummant gas mask
Russian gas mask during World War I / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Zelinsky-Kummant gas mask is the world's first gas mask[1] with the ability to absorb a wide range of chemical warfare agents. The gas mask was developed in 1915 by Russian chemist Nikolay Zelinsky and technologist of the Triangle plant M.I. Kummant.[2] The design was later improved by I. D. Avalov and entered mass production. After adoption by the Imperial Russian Army during World War I, casualties from chemical attacks decreased sharply.[3]
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Zelinsky-Kummant gas mask | |
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Type | Gas mask |
Place of origin | ![]() |
Service history | |
In service | 1915–1930s |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | World War I Winter War |
Production history | |
Designer | Nikolay Zelinsky and M.I. Kummant |
Designed | 1915 |
No. produced | 5,030,660 |
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