Original German Pre-WWII Gas Mask Converted from WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Early Style Short Canister & Original Straps - Rare British Militaria many pieces of which are

many pieces of which are unit-marked

The plug extends far down into the grenade to ensure that the explosive charge does not move to impede the fuse when it is installed

which is why the edges show more age toning than the interior: they were in contact with the framing material

its original style ramrod all housed in a fine American Walnut half stock

Original German Pre-WWII Gas Mask Converted from WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Early Style Short Canister & Original Straps - Rare British Militaria many pieces of which areOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very rare German gas mask, the first of its kind we have offered! This mask began life during World War I as an M1917 Ledermaske, and after the war was converted during the Pre WWII era, with an attached FE37R filter dated 1940, and in a great early style short canister with the original straps. This model of Gasschutzmaske (Gas Protection Mask) was introduced in 1917, and was known as the Ledermaske due to