This set represents archetypical example seen from the mid war period onwards and is one of the most common examples encountered today .

The bag is the cloth version made by Hugendubel Co., Schirmfabrik assigned the code jth and is dated 1943. The cape was manufactured in July 1943 by Neuhaus & Sohn, Stückfärberei-Appretur. (ehemalig Wilhelm Hohrath & Cie) Wuppertal-Barmen, Hatzfelderstr who were assigned the code gjm.

The bag and cape exhibit a subtle concave shape, not readily apparent in photographs. This curvature suggests prolonged attachment to a gas mask canister,