Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can, Paper Insert and Spare Lenses - dated 1916 Antique Cartridge Firearms which definitely does show some

which definitely does show some service wear

which translates to the Training Battalion of the 21st (Bavarian) Infantry Regiment

Lieutenant Charles R

un-slotted dress bayonet

This is short for Hauptfeldwebel

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can, Paper Insert and Spare Lenses - dated 1916 Antique Cartridge Firearms which definitely does show someOriginal 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