Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask & Canister with Original Ersatz Carrying Strap & Spare Lenses - Excellent
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Original 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 is in good shape but worn. The mask retains all of its original straps including the scarce neck strap, the very rare rope strap that goes down vertically over the face, and the original rare ersatz carrying strap on the canister.
The metal eye guards are still intact and complete with original orange tinted lenses, but both of the lenses have small cracks in them that appear to be either from age or period use. The filter is in great shape and is faintly ink stamped with 6.6.17. Indicating manufacture on June 6th, 1917. There are also manufacture stamps and inspector markings. There is an inscription on the side of the filter, 75 MW, possibly indicated the 75th Minenwefer, but this is just a guess.
The original carry canister is in very good worn condition with some of the original paint remaining and minor denting. The canister retains its original ersatz woven carrying strap which is in good condition with obvious heavy wear and minor tearing in spots. The buckle is retained but that end has some fraying.. The lid of the canister also retains two spare lenses in their sleeves, a great detail. The bottom of the canister appears to be stamped 29 JULI 1918 for a very late war manufacture.
Overall a wonderful condition gas mask that was definitely field used and is more than 100 years of age! Comes ready for display.
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