Original German WWII Wehrmacht “Long Model” M38 Gas Mask Canister With Afrika Korps Period Applied Desert Camouflage Paint and Original Straps Antique Percussion Firearms and looks to be dated

and looks to be dated 1852

One small suspension ring for the chin scales is missing from the Lion Head mount over the left ear so the chin scales are shown in the rest position for when the helmet is not being worn

cushioned by a small piece of cloth

both for ceremony and war

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Original German WWII Wehrmacht “Long Model” M38 Gas Mask Canister With Afrika Korps Period Applied Desert Camouflage Paint and Original Straps Antique Percussion Firearms and looks to be datedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of an extremely rare and period original painted Desert Camouflaged M38 Gas Mask canister, as used by German troops during the various desert campaigns of WWII. The tan paint is retained very well with just the right amount of wear present on the ribbed body. This is by far one of the best DAK M38 camouflaged canister we have come across. The carry case is a Long Model 1938 Wehrmacht type,