Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Gas Mask with Can - Named and Dated August 1918 Russian Documents Books attacked toward the Wiltz River

attacked toward the Wiltz River

The steel shell is stamped 281A along with a large S

and names the dagger to a specific regiment

The fuse on this example is actually marked with a Japanese date: 五 十 昭

The pouch itself is made of supple dark blue rubberized canvas

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Gas Mask with Can - Named and Dated August 1918 Russian Documents Books attacked toward the Wiltz RiverOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original WWI German issue M 1917 Gas Mask (Lederschutzmaske). The mask is constructed of leather (still soft) with canvas straps (one strap is torn, unfortunately). Metal eye guards are still intact and complete with original lenses. The filter is nicely marked and ink stamped with date 6. AUG. 18 (6 August 1918) along with manufacture stamps and inspector markings. The carry can is in very good condition