Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can German Replica The interior is lined with

The interior is lined with coarse linen type fabric

There is some wear and fouling

with shortened serial number 84 present on some of the smaller components

but we have no way to research what they signify

Upon closer inspection

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can German Replica The interior is lined withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good condition, totally genuine World War One issue German gas mask. This model of Gas Schutzmaske (Gas Protection Mask) was introduced in 1917, and was known as the Ledermaske due to its leather body construction. Canvas straps on the back of the mask were used to attach it to the wearer's head. The leather on this example is still soft, and the canvas rigging is in good shape but very worn. The metal eye