Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can, Paper Insert and Spare Lenses - Dated March 1918 Sales though the finish on the

though the finish on the knife and blade has areas of finish loss from wear and age

Each regiment was led by a lieutenant colonel and 32 officers and boasted a force of 385 men

which is etched on the left side of the barrel in an oval with:

The reliability was exceptional

It was the first helmet to be issued to Danish Defense forces and was produced locally by the company Glud and Marstrands Fabriker

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can, Paper Insert and Spare Lenses - Dated March 1918 Sales though the finish on theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition totally genuine World War One issue German gas mask. This model of Gasschutzmaske (Gas Protection Mask) was introduced in 1917, and was known as the Ledermaske due to its leather body construction. Canvas straps on the back of the mask were used to attach it to the wearer's head. The leather on this example is still soft, and the canvas rigging in great shape. The metal eye guards are