Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can, Paper Insert and Spare Lenses - dated 1916 Antique Cartridge Firearms the Germans also were the

the Germans also were the first to paint a camo scheme on the helmet to break up the round smooth shiny surface that exposed its wearer during the day

In 1879 an improved 25 3/4" bladed Saw back Bayonet with a single bar handguard was adopted

The aluminum scabbard mounts have been polished and match the hilt mounts

Joseph Pennell can be seen in the left hand corner

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Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can, Paper Insert and Spare Lenses - dated 1916 Antique Cartridge Firearms the Germans also were theOriginal 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. The metal eye guards are