Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can - dated 1917 U.S. Artwork & Posters and it is very well

and it is very well retained

The front plate is unfortunately missing one of the attachment wires so use caution while handling the helmet

Weather was an ever present deterrent to successful combat operations

telegrams and much more

Great for those that had but maybe not for those that didn't

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can - dated 1917 U.S. Artwork & Posters and it is very wellOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition, totally genuine World War One issue German gas mask. This model of Gasschutzmaske (Gas Protection Mask) was introduced in 1917, and was known as the Ledermaske due to its leather body construction. The leather of this mask is still quite soft, with a great finish on the inside. There are some ink stamped markings on the gasket, however we are not quite able to make them out. The mask