M17 German Gas Mask, US “war booty”
€ 775,00
M17 Gas Mask or Lederschutzmaske.
Beautiful leather mask in very good, complete, and supple condition.
All straps are also in very good condition and complete.
The filter is UNUSED with its protective layer still present!
In very good condition, marked and dated: B 12 June 18 11-C-11
The gas mask canister is a type D8 and complete with extra lenses and the rare instructions for use on the bottom.
The canister is in good condition with over 80% original paint, but with two dents (see photos).
This gas mask is a so-called “war booty” and was therefore shipped home by a US soldier at the time.
Marked with the text: “Boche Gass Mask”
The address is legible, as is the “censorship approval” of the officer in charge, Capt. J.W. Davis…
Postage stamped!
Special piece of history in very good condition!
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