Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Rare Ersatz Wooden Canister & Filter Category_MG 34 Accessories Iwo Jima and other places

Iwo Jima and other places

Over 5 million BK-2H were produced and practically all were used up by the end of the war

the 82nd Airborne faced counterattacks from three powerful Waffen SS divisions which included the 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf AH

The high polished nickel-plated blade actually bears maker's markings by under the "langettes" directly in front of the cross guard making identification very difficult

hinged on the forward end of the topstrap

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Rare Ersatz Wooden Canister & Filter Category_MG 34 Accessories Iwo Jima and other placesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition, totally genuine World War One issue German gas mask, complete with filter and a very rare "Ersatz" cannister, made partly from laminated wood. Ersatz, or "replacement" items, are emergency issue designs resulting from material shortages during wartime, and were a staple of the German supply chain towards the end of WWI. Steel was valuable and in short supply, so they made these gas mask