Historical information

German gas mask brought back from Western Front as a souvenir by a member of 13th Battery AFA (Albury Battery) and included in a collection of memorabilia donated to the 8/13th VMR as the local citizen soldier force.

Significance

Representative of a souvenir of the Great War brought home by a soldier from the Albury area. It is complete and in very good condition.

Physical description

Cylindrical metal canister with hinged lid and light fabric carry strap containing Gas Mask type GM15. Inside hinged lid are printed instructions for use of mask.