Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can & Spare Lenses Brown Bess Musket Parts Original Item: Just what every

Original Item: Just what every handyman needs

indicating that it most likely did not see much use in service

and the rear has a size 57 sticker

1935 and it was intended to replace all other helmets in service

It bears re-stamped serial number 7949 on the barrel jacket

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can & Spare Lenses Brown Bess Musket Parts Original Item: Just what everyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great 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 very worn. The metal eye