Original French WWI Canon de 75 modèle 1897 INERT 75mm HE Round - 75mm Field Gun VHS The metal alloy eye socket

The metal alloy eye socket frames and snout on this later issue m30 are painted blue

This is an excellent condition model M30 G-Maske or Gasschutzmaske (Gas protection mask)

which was done when the paint on the leather faded

but no splits at the wrist

The carrier and bladder are both marked with:

Original French WWI Canon de 75 modèle 1897 INERT 75mm HE Round - 75mm Field Gun VHS The metal alloy eye socketOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a 75mm HE round as used with the M1897 75mm Field Gun. This round is completely INERT per BATF compliance and cannot be used as an explosive device. Not Available For Export The shell is able to be removed from the casing as well as the fuze. The casing measures about 11 tall with a 3 base. The shell measures 12 tall with the fuze. The condition is lovely with a beautiful patina. Total