{"product_id":"1985-soviet-shm-62u-gp-5-gas-mask-tambov","title":"Vintage 1985 Soviet ShM-62U GP-5 Gas Mask Facepiece – Size 2U – Tambov","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eVintage Soviet Cold War Civil Defense\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic vintage Soviet \u003cstrong\u003eShM-62U helmet-style gas mask facepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured in \u003cstrong\u003eTambov, USSR, during the fourth quarter of 1985\u003c\/strong\u003e and associated with the Soviet \u003cstrong\u003eGP-5 civilian gas mask system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than treating this simply as a generic “Soviet gas mask,” Mrs. Bones documented the molded production markings preserved on this individual example. Those markings allow us to identify its size, year and quarter of production, manufacturing location, and press-form number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocumented markings include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eФ-Б11\u003c\/strong\u003e — press-form identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eТ85••••\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tambov factory code, 1985, fourth-quarter production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircled 2У\u003c\/strong\u003e — Size 2 ShM-62U facepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cyrillic \u003cstrong\u003eУ\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies this as the thinner ShM-62U variation of the Soviet helmet-style facepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndividual Specimen Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example shows visible age and storage-related discoloration, particularly around the lower face and cheek areas. The lower valve\/filter connection is exposed, and \u003cstrong\u003eno filter canister is included\u003c\/strong\u003e. These characteristics have been retained as part of the specimen's surviving condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResearched by Mrs. Bones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is included in the \u003cstrong\u003eMrs. Bones Research Library\u003c\/strong\u003e, where we have documented the GP-5 system, ShM-62 and ShM-62U facepieces, Soviet sizing, factory codes, production markings, Tambov manufacturing history, preservation considerations, and all three examples currently in the Mrs. Bones collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the complete research file:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/blogs\/mrs-bones-research-library\/soviet-gp-5-shm-62u-gas-masks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoviet GP-5 Gas Masks \u0026amp; ShM-62U Facepieces: Cold War Civil Defense, Identification, Factory Codes, Production Markings \u0026amp; Collector Research\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch File No. MBRL-2026-0012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Soviet surplus with age- and storage-related wear, discoloration, surface marks, and other evidence of long-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully. The photographs form part of the description and document the exact specimen being offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact facepiece pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Safety Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage surplus collectible. Sold for display and collection only. Not tested or certified for respiratory protection. Do not wear or use as protective equipment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo filter canister is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR \/ Soviet Union\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold War\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fourth quarter, 1985\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacepiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e ShM-62U\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated system:\u003c\/strong\u003e GP-5 civilian gas mask system\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2У\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tambov\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory code:\u003c\/strong\u003e Т\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePress-form marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ф-Б11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubber with metal and glass components\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 — exact specimen shown\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44173158416458,"sku":"MB-09092026-005","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6942\/8042\/files\/1985-soviet-shm-62u-gp-5-tambov-front-view.png?v=1788992279","url":"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/products\/1985-soviet-shm-62u-gp-5-gas-mask-tambov","provider":"Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}