Soldier George Toplitz wearing a "D" mask for protection against chemical warfare during World War I. This photograph was taken on February 4, 1919, by a photographer from the Chemical Warfare Service. The specific purpose of the photo was to document and record the issuance of the mask to George Toplitz. There are additional notes about this image from 1984.

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