Historical information
Late WWI German gas mask tin
Significance
This item was used by German soldiers to house and carry gas masks to protect them against chemical weapons during WW1
Physical description
Late First World War German field grey carry tin for gas mask. One tan cotton strap for wearing over the wearers shoulder. Shorter tan cotton strap with button hole to attach to wearers belt. Inside tin lid has piece of paper with German inscriptions.
Inscriptions & markings
Inside tin lid has piece of paper with German inscriptions. Inscription 'SS' overlapping on tin lid lip.
Subjects
- ww1,
- gas mask,
- tin,
- german,
- wark vc club