Original U.S. WWI Named M1917 SBR Gas Mask 87th Infantry Division, 345th Infantry Regiment Grouping - 11 Items U.S. Ammo It is believed that the

It is believed that the die used to stamp the patent markings broke

and in the nose-to-nose picture

How good can this get

The handle (tsuka) has an nice stingray (Sa-Me) grip

There also is some light oxidation and wear on the various metal fittings

Original U.S. WWI Named M1917 SBR Gas Mask 87th Infantry Division, 345th Infantry Regiment Grouping - 11 Items U.S. Ammo It is believed that theOriginal Items: Only One Grouping Available. The 87th Division was a National Army division, made up of draftees from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. It was activated at Camp Pike, Arkansas on 25 August 1917. Like many units, the 87th Division was used to furnish personnel for other units scheduled for earlier overseas departure. Before November 1917, most of the enlisted men were transferred to other units (2,400 to the 81st Division,