Original German WWII M-38 Gas Mask Canister with Remnants of Original Period Applied "Normandy Camouflage" Paint Scheme Fusee Spring & Cover on the Western Front

on the Western Front

but the SS Officer belt buckle appears to have been introduced in the mid 1930s

Chest width: 31"

giving the holster a great patina

This is a nice fair conditioned

Original German WWII M-38 Gas Mask Canister with Remnants of Original Period Applied "Normandy Camouflage" Paint Scheme Fusee Spring & Cover on the Western FrontOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a fantastic example of an extremely rare and period original painted M38 Gas Mask canister, as used by German troops during the various campaigns of WWII. This example has remnants of a gorgeous green yellow camouflage paint scheme, which was typical for troops stationed in Normandy, France, but was also used in other regions. The paint is retaiend roughly 40% retained. The carry case is a Long Model 1938