WW1 And WW2 Military Items That May Be Hazardous To Your Health

[@acmelka]

Beware freshly dug items. I bought some sketchy Stielhandgranate handles all AEG all same batch from fly by night Ebay france seller ... Grave robber. I got them they smelled of soil but we're well preserved. I assume they found a crate in a bunker. Mustard Gas is stable in an anerobic environment like a oil cloth lined crate underground. I washed the sticks. 4 hours later I developed yellow blisters on my finger tips that oozed pus for days and a few other places I lost 12 kilos in the next 8 weeks and felt awful. Its a rare and and crazy story but I verified it is possible with a friend and toxicologist plus heard a few similar takes from guys on collector boards. If not mustard gas the other major gases had persistant toxins like dioxin. So don't mess with relics dug by shady dealers.

[@CodyandSteveDownUnder]

wow

[@pepsiboi3798]

ww2 Foot pounder may have asbestos as well, canteens are welded together with lead. I think weapon cleaning cloth may have asbesto as well

[@worldwarguy459]

It is possible.

[@МирјанаАдамовић]

Literally every military equipment officer: lets put asbestos in it, what could go wrong?

[@dkcollecting6426]

Finally someone made a video on this topic Btw the Russian GP5 gas mask also has a filter with asbestos. A lot of people use this mask a a costume and since there is a lot around it is a cheap Halloween mask. In my opinion it doesn’t get enough attention. Great video👍

[@matthewmeador9565]

Only the earlier gp-5 filters had asbestos. The later ones switched to charcoal which is non toxic in the way it is used in the gp-5

[@dkcollecting6426]

I am pretty sure that the later ones had asbestos too.... weaponsandstuff93 has a lot of videos on the subject.

[@radiationking9875]

Why have a lot of people said that newer filters are safe because they were given charcoal? Charcoal has always been in filters, it's the pads that contained it. A second point that people confuse is saying the mask is dangerous. No its not. It is dangerous if the filter is more permanently attached and or it contains asbestos within the mask which is for specific masks

[@usgoverment8240]

@@matthewmeador9565 u idiot charcol and asbestos are both used dont spread false information

[@CodyandSteveDownUnder]

that is a very good point .. I have a couple of masks and never even thought of that, cheers

[@jakespringer1781]

To my knowledge the M38 Gas Mask Filters were charcoal based, not asbestos based.

[@jackabel76]

Yeah but the filters break down over time so even if it’s not asbestos, you will still be breathing in some hazardous chemicals

[@gasmaskery]

You don't understand how filters work. Charcoal is a separate filtration layer to the particulate layer, the particulate layer is the one that contains asbestos, if there is asbestos. It's not an "either/or" situation

[@matthewmeador9565]

Usually charcoal filters shouldn’t be a problem as long as the liner holding the charcoal inside isn’t punctured. In reality asbestos is the only problem, which is what you see with the later soviet gp-5 gas masks. As long as they don’t have an asbestos filter, they’re fine

[@enginemedic73]

Thanks for actually making this video,this will help a lot since I have a couple of gas masks and I have already taken precautions but now I will take extra precautions from now on.

[@gradywcharles2263]

Your camera kinda sounds like a Geiger counter when you move it lol

[@blobby273]

plane compasses have radium in then too anything thats glow in the dark basicly has radium (radioactive)

[@proudcroat4741]

Are yugo gas masks hazardous becouse my uncle used one in croarian war of independance (he fought for Croatia) I have his gas mask and i like to put it on from time to time so I want to know if I have been doing something I shouldn't have

[@worldwarguy459]

Bruno Dubravčić the helmets are fine. Wearing the mask is fine but I wouldn’t breath through the filter considering that after years, filters start to deteriorate.

[@herrmax3039]

@@worldwarguy459 He ment to say are yugoslavian mc1 gas masks ok to wear

[@killgora1]

Good video. I think a lot of people don't know this stuff an need to. Though I'm pretty sure the British gas mask filters used Asbestos too. I say this for two reasons. One is to make what you said more accurate. They used Asbestos for a lot back in the day and it made a great filter. 2. Is that breathing through that filter would be even worse becasue of it. I could be wrong but as far as I know all Great War filters (both of them) used Asbestos filters and of course former USSR ones most likely are too so don't use the filters you buy with the GP5 kids. All in in all great video you've got some cool stuff there.

[@jamesomaha5330]

Enamel used om the Commonwealth canteens is not the same as enamel paint! Enamel paint will not crack or chip.Those are both different things with a identical look. The enamel on the canteens used is nothing more than glass. It is still used on cooking ware. Contrary to popular believe fine glass particles will not kill you. And although rust is not attractive, it also will not kill or harm you. Everybodys blood will contain iron. That's why dried blood turns brown.

[@mihaiilie8808]

Enamel its heat resistant paint made with sodium silicate thats also called ,,water glass,, and it turns into real glass.

[@lloydcrismas4725]

Well think you have this stuff there's musterd gas coming and the only water is in that canteen what would you do

[@mikehartsook5281]

DRINK THE WATER PUT TO GAS MASKS ON I WOULD DO THAT INSTEAD OF DYING FROM MUSTARD GAS POISONING AND DEHYDRATION .THANKS FOR THE WARNING I JUST BOUGHT TWO RUSSIAN GAS MASKS ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO MIGHT BE A LITTLE LONGER THEY HAVE THE SAME ROUND SHAPE OF THE ONE IN YOUR VIDEO I HAVE A US ARMY WORLD WAR TWO GAS MASK I BOUGHT AT A SURPLUS STORE SOMEONE HAD CUT THE FILTER OFF IT THEY MUST HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THE ASBESTOS I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE ASBESTOS UNTIL A FRIEND TOLD ME A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO BUT I KINDA DIDN'T THINK HE REALLY KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT THEM. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR VIDEO WITH GREAT JOB.I'M A MILITARY COLLECTOR OF WORLD WAR ONE AND WORLD WAR TWO KOREA AND VIETNAM WAR ERA WEB GEAR AND CANTEENS AND M.1HELMETS PISTOL BELTS SUSPENDERS AND OTHER AMERICAN AND BRITISH MILITARY GEAR.

[@arizonaranger9487]

The German gasmasks of WW1 don't contain any asbestos, so you could probably breathe through it just fine

[@mactrauma5323]

The dont have asbestos indeed , but they have active charcoal which is almost as bad as asbestos , even worse

[@anglishbookcraft1516]

I wouldn’t recommend for originals, but I had a hazmat costume when I was younger. I had a Finnish has mask, I cut the filter in half at the seam and emptied it and cleaned it a few times, then I glued it back. Then I was fully safe.

[@sander7165]

That is dumb: you take a big risk by doing that.

[@scottdunkirk6710]

You do realize that in the canteens the lead content is so low and unless you drink all the time from the canteen you will be fine

[@worldwarguy459]

Scott Dunkirk true but why take the risk.

[@scottdunkirk6710]

@@worldwarguy459 ive been drinking from ww1 and 2 canteens for over 30 years. I have no issues

[@leelandlagasse6517]

Hello, i have the exact gas mask bag in the centre of your video. Do you mind telling me what type it is?

[@lucaslagiglia]

I have a bunch of WWI US original helmets with their liners in my room. They sit undisturbed. Should that be ok?

[@worldwarguy459]

I explained that in the video ;)

[@radcanadian7365]

Great video! It taught me somethings I need to know for collecting. I do have a question though: Would there be any safer alternatives to the British canteens? I've been looking to get one for a while. (for camping, re-enacting and such.)

[@konigstiger3017]

Literally just buy a reproduction british canteen mate, the enamel is only a problem with originals.

[@CodyandSteveDownUnder]

if ever a video needed to be made, this is it!

[@floppyfishe4632]

hey world war guy I'm a german reenactor and have a original gas mask, how do i tell if the filters dangerous if it is where can i get a safe new repo filter, also when i go to reenactment's i see a lot of people wearing original gasmask's and I'm required to wear it and i cant not wear it what do i do. any tips ?

[@kirkstinson7316]

You messed up. WWII US black ENAMELED canteens do exist! They were aluminum (I think) coated with enamel. I would imagine if they are banged up they run the same exposer risk

[@worldwarguy459]

Yes I forgot about them. They were made entirely of enamel

[@kerrymcmanus9188]

Great info on on hazards with old gear.I just got a German ww2 steel canteen red version, i am a worried about it using it,what do you think?

[@Monkey_1861]

Don't drink out of that, The paint can be toxic if you drink out of it and there could be rust

[@haubitz1355]

I think a red can is pretty rare, don't take my word on it, but firefighters might have used in after WW2 and painted it red

[@worldwarguy459]

They are not safe. They are like the British canteen.

[@sander7165]

@@haubitz1355 he is talking about a german canteen which is made of steel with red primer

[@haubitz1355]

@@sander7165 ohhh

[@boi-uj5tb]

Is there a way to clean the WW1 SBR filters?

[@worldwarguy459]

The Almighty Pepsi Man no

[@boi-uj5tb]

World War Guy oh ok thanks

[@TheBiohazard9878]

Is there a way to detach the filter on a ww1 gas mask or a way to clean the filter

[@ismulniir]

i recently got a ww2 british gas mask, they are very similar to ww1, and i just tore the hose off the filter and it should be okay as long as as you ensure it is not moldy breathing through filters are usually not a good idea unless they are recently made

[@WinAmosProd]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHmZoWmMd5uWms0si=XfTAllKx2Lrqztu4&t=275 The top lid of the filter detaches exposing the contents for removal. ALWAYS wet the contents of the filter with water to prevent any particles, whether it's asbestos or charcoal, from escaping. You can put the filter in a plastic bag and take it to an asbestos disposal facility for safe disposal by professionals. This is the best course of action if you want a clean empty filter.

[@literallyryanbreer7656]

I've always found original brodies to be very expensive and I'm always worried about asbestos. I'm looking for budget reproduction brodie that could still be used in reenactment, I'd greatly appreciate suggestions.

[@Panzer_werk]

i bought a vz35 gas mask (czechoslovakian prewar) and the filter wasnt sealed up on the bottom in the hole but on the up the screw is there is it safe to wear the mask that was sitting on it (not with the filter on) for like a 100 years in storage and 1 or 2 year in my home should i wear it or not i cleanet every time i want to wear it the outside of mask is cloth inside orange rubber can i waer it or should not wear it.I always wear it without filter

[@thebroketraveller9601]

Okay, so im freaking out a little bit right now, because years ago I got into collecting ww2 stuff and my grandfather who has since passed away got me a Canadian version of the gas mask you show at 2:55, for many years, (minimum 7-8) it’s been just sitting in a glass cabinet in my bedroom since then, the hose attached to the filter and such, and I truthfully don’t even think I’ve touched it in probs the last 3 ish years, maybe like one time, I’ve got the bag for it just sitting beside it and the gas mask and filter just sitting on the glass shelf, should I be worried about this am I overthinking it, I kind of want to get rid of it but I’m kinda nervous to take it out and disturb it in any way now

[@worldwarguy459]

You are overthinking it. These filters are only harmful if you breathe through it. Sitting on a shelf will not harm you. The issue with many of these items (gas mask filters) is that they breakdown and the components insides become loose and may fall out. That’s why you should not breath in any of the materials coming out of the

[@thebroketraveller9601]

@@worldwarguy459 appreciate the quick response, so from what I’m understanding the asbestos is simply in the red filter box part at the end of the hose part of those gas masks and not in the rubber mask in any way? I saw another video where the guy taped the inside part of the mask (of the same make I have) with the vent part which one breathes through to the hose, I never did this because I didn’t realize, but like I said I’ve kind of left it stationary and it’s not like it’s been shaken or anything either, so this is fine for me to go moving out of my bedroom as long as I don’t go wearing it?

[@worldwarguy459]

@@thebroketraveller9601 yeah, you will be okay as long as you don’t wear it.

[@thebroketraveller9601]

@@worldwarguy459 thanks man, I appreciate the reassurance, I know in the vid you were interacting with them yourself no gloves or anything, I’ll probs move it eventually, it’s been years like the way it’s been, appreciate the info you put out, I subbed for you

[@seanc985]

I have the same gas mask as the one below the helmet. I found it at a pawn shop. What’s their worth?

[@idontknowwhattocallmyaccou349]

Like 100 to 150

[@evansorta2650]

What’s does the marking on the side of the helmet at 2:19 ???

[@evansorta2650]

Because I have one just like it with the same liner

[@worldwarguy459]

It is the 89 regiment “rolling W”

[@proffessordj1234]

Does Belgian Adrian helmets have asbestos? And what if you wear a gasmask with asbestos for a hour?

[@williamS796]

are ww2 german gas masks canisters dangerous? i have one in my collection and i want to be safe

[@jackabel76]

Yeah, if you breathe through

[@hughtighe3410]

Is it bad if put my ww2 brodie helmet on?

[@worldwarguy459]

No.

[@epicwwiistuff6863]

I mean it's good for your hair it will kill all the lice and stuff so

[@jackabel76]

It’s only ww1 helmets that are dangerous

[@juliojonesss]

I drank from that canteen...

[@worldwarguy459]

IChangedMyName YT drinking from it won’t kill you, but this video is just to advise people that it could potentially cause some harm to your health if you drink from it every single day

[@juliojonesss]

World War Guy yes people need to be careful around old stuff cause they may have dangerous stuff. Also it was a joke. But good point!

[@muricaman3345]

thanks very helpful

[@worldwarguy459]

Wooden Homestead thank you.

[@garymattscheck9066]

I have a reproduction gas mask.I understand that kids would collect peach pits. They would crush the pits and the crushed pits in the filters.

[@WinAmosProd]

Why, do peach pits have some sort of filtration properties? Or perhaps some neutralizing effect on existing material?

[@justusminor1589]

Where to buy prop ww1 gas mask to where for reenacting

[@edgarcardiel157]

Are there any repro filters that are safe to use for events and such? Ik that there are only wwi reproductions but i would like to buy one for a german wwii mask.

[@sigve7008]

can you remove asbestos particles

[@worldwarguy459]

Only if done by professionals. I wouldn’t risk it for myself and the people who live with me

[@sigve7008]

@@worldwarguy459 but like a chemical or something cuz my gas mask smells like mold and I'm afraid it's asbestos in the MASK itself

[@_archives_of_the_lost_7275]

What would happen if I put on a ww1 american helmet that just has the pad in the liner?

[@subject0095]

Is there a way to remove the asbestos ring from the VM-40?

[@worldwarguy459]

I’m sure you can just pull it out but you can’t just throw it away, you would need to bring it to a designated place to dispose of it.

[@subject0095]

@@worldwarguy459 Thanks.

[@ju-87stuka27]

Hey can you please show me how to clean english gas mask please ?

[@danielviljanen5832]

I got that rubber one in the center-down

[@SuperEpicGamerMan1]

Hay you know if there any way for ww2 German gas mask to buy a new filter so you don’t in breath asbestos :/

[@Tmilitaria]

I am gutted, bro has WW1 SBR and WW1 Mk1 Helmet.

[@Reymundo65]

I bought that gas mask for my son Halloween and we put it on right away and got that charcoal all over our face that shit should not be available to sell the children if it’s so dangerous

[@WinAmosProd]

Probably should have done a little research first. You live and you learn, hope he's alright.

[@Reymundo65]

Tal vez

[@militariakanava2794]

what about those glasses in the right corner?😂

[@Tmilitaria]

The ring is not made from asbestos, it’s cotton.

[@WinAmosProd]

Is there some kind of official documentation on that?

[@themadhousediaries]

Holly smokes. I didn't know this. So scary u make it sound. I have a gas mask I bought from a thrift store couple of years ago. It dates back to January 1939. 😳

[@Ethan-by1nv]

I have the same American ww1 gas mask😭

[@Therealshithead]

Lucky bastard

[@owowotsthis11]

For the love of god spare us from that horrible canteen squeaking! I can feel it inside me 🥴

[@crance5774]

VM40s dont have asbestos its a cotton ring not a asbestos ring

[@worldwarguy459]

C R A N CE do you have any more info on this?

[@crance5774]

@@worldwarguy459 asbestos doesnt absorb sweat

[@worldwarguy459]

C R A N CE I never said that it absorbed sweat for the gas mask. Do you have more info that says the ring in the gas mask doesn’t contain asbestos?

[@crance5774]

@@worldwarguy459 asbestos doesn't absorb swear afaik

[@swiggidy1scorpion]

@@crance5774 I agree that the VM40 doesn’t have asbestos and the ring is more of a cotton like object to absorb sweat, I do feel like you could of given more proof than “Oh ho ho it doesn’t absorb sweat” after being asked if you have any more info. Though truthfully there is no tests to confirm that there is asbestos in the ring, there is no proof to say there isn’t asbestos either. If there was asbestos in the ring most likely it would be a much larger topic. While I agree that the ring isn’t asbestos, you still could of gone into more detail

[@mircea_0064]

Asbestos is dangerous in large quantities over long periods of time.

[@worldwarguy459]

It's dangerous enough that it's not worth the risk in my opinion.

[@wafflesanti-gasequipment1714]

Jesus these comments are a clusterfuck of idiocy. The information is very lacking and downright wrong here. The British MK.V only had 3 types of cannisters that contained asbestos over a short few years of it's service, that was the Type E cannister, the earlier Type A training cannister and Type D didn't contain a particulate layer, so no asbestos, later prototype Type F and G contained grass pulp, and the Light Anti Gas Respirator had a Resin wool layer rather than a crocidolite wool layer. The German civvie is also not asbestos but rather a fabric absorbant pad. The asbestos was a rumour started by Weaponsandstuff93. Since the SBR and Type CE was developed before the use of particulate filters, they won't have asbestos either. Please do some valuable and credible research before blurting out things.

[@robertruedinger8688]

I have a ww2 replica canteen

[@thelutheranorganistguy5722]

OH bo ho about the water lol try living in rural Iowa with well water with lead and rust in it. If you turn the faucet on you can see the little rust chunks coming out.

[@jugsmcflugs4954]

Ur not supposed to bring brodies into British schools because of the asbestos

[@janismiezis5137]

A hav ww2 ruusun gas mask

[@zerodrunk9271]

Thicc filter

[@haubitz1355]

Just don't wear the gas masks longer than 2 hours, 1 hour is little spooky but 30 minutes or less you should be okay.

[@worldwarguy459]

Soldat1917 not sure what you mean. Wearing the mask for any duration could be hazardous to your health. There is no time limit to wearing it safely.

[@haubitz1355]

@@worldwarguy459 Well, my grandfather worked In a factory where wearing a gas mask was needed and because asbestos people died, but because he didn't wear it for to long he was fine. So you can wear for a short amount of time maybe 5 minutes.

[@JohnsonTheSecond]

@@haubitz1355 better safe than sorry, I'd rather hold my shirt over my face and hold my breath for 5 minutes

[@gradywcharles2263]

B0nzaii yeah no