British RAF Type H oxygen mask, complete with tube - dated 1953, size medium

This is a British RAF Type H oxygen mask, a standard issue item for fighter and bomber pilots from the 1950s through the Cold War. This specific mask is dated 1953 and is a size medium.

• Design: Features straps constructed from a white-backed grey elastic, equipped with a distinctive stainless-steel quick-release hook and nickel-plated brass studs for secure attachment to RAF flying helmets.
• Markings: The straps bear the War Department Broad Arrow (an upward-pointing broad arrow) and an inspection stamp.
• Tube: The original rubber tube is complete, a feature often missing from other masks of this type. Please note that the tube has partial tears near the middle, which are clearly shown in the accompanying photos.
• Condition: Used, in good overall condition for its age. The face piece exhibits characteristic age-related wear, and as noted, the rubber tube has partial tears.