Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Leather Gas Mask with Can and Filter - Dated 1918 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts This is a fine example

This is a fine example has an excellent bright bore with clear lands and grooves

It also did away with the small spring-loaded retainer at the rear of the lower tang that held the lever in place when closed

A member of the legendary Third Armored Division

especially the very appealing "BOW" shaped butt stock of that early Colonial period

Additionally there are Captain's embroidered bars stitched to each shoulder

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Leather Gas Mask with Can and Filter - Dated 1918 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts This is a fine exampleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition totally genuine World War One issue German gas mask, complete with carrying can and filter. 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. The