Equipment - Field Equipment, WWI Gas Mask, c.1916-1918

Historical information

Used by German Soldiers to protect against chemical weapons

Physical description

WWI German Gas Mask made of Tan rubberised canvas, with metal canister and cellophane eyes. Elastic straps for the wearer to fit to head and a long cotton strap to wear around neck when mask is not in use. Hand written text on head straps.

Inscriptions & markings

Hand written text on head straps - indescribable.

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