Original Imperial German WWI Named M1917 Ledermaske Leather Gas Mask with Can and Filter - Dated 1918 British Militaria The compass and leather case

The compass and leather case are in excellent condition

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Original Imperial German WWI Named M1917 Ledermaske Leather Gas Mask with Can and Filter - Dated 1918 British Militaria The compass and leather caseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very 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. The leather of the mask is still soft, and has traces of markings stamped under the edge gasket, though they are mostly faded and sadly not legible. It has the original lenses, one of which is