Original U.S. WWI M1917 SBR Gas Mask Belonging to Sergeant First Class Bernard Suino, 107th Field Signal Battalion and Veteran of Château-Thierry and the Argonne Category_Martini-Henry Accessories This example is marked with

This example is marked with a Waffenamt Proof next to the letter C

so this is a rifle that saw a good amount of use in service

The second pattern cuff title was only worn for a short period of time until a third pattern was introduced on October 7

showing a rank of Feldwebel

There is also some leather splitting on the closure strap

Original U.S. WWI M1917 SBR Gas Mask Belonging to Sergeant First Class Bernard Suino, 107th Field Signal Battalion and Veteran of Château-Thierry and the Argonne Category_Martini-Henry Accessories This example is marked withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of an M1917 SBR Gas Mask in size 2 complete with mask, filter, carry satchel, and has writing on the satchel which made it possible to identify. The mask is in a very delicate condition, as most examples found today are. There are some missing pieces, tears in the fabric and both lenses are cracked and darkened. The mask definitely has a very worn, salty look to it, one that was definitely