Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Still Sealed Filter & Canister with Spare Lenses Manufacture Type_New Made Items he fought against the British

he fought against the British landings along the 'Juno' and 'Sword' beaches

The 8 ⅛” blade has an elaborate upturned false edge and has been reshaped to have a Bowie-like tip

but could possibly be repaired

The CVC helmet was made of laminated ballistic nylon and was worn by crew members requiring access to a vehicle's communication system

which would seem to indicate issue to a Field Hospital

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Still Sealed Filter & Canister with Spare Lenses Manufacture Type_New Made Items he fought against the BritishOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good 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. There is some