Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can & Spare Lenses Martini-Henry Bayonets Upon return in March 1980

Upon return in March 1980

I was with him when they brought him to the hospital when he was injured

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The finials of the trigger guard and the tang of the butt plate terminate in distinct three-pointed ends

The stock on this example is nothing short of amazing

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can & Spare Lenses Martini-Henry Bayonets Upon return in March 1980Original 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