Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can, Paper Insert and Spare Lenses - dated 1916 Russian Awards Medals Badges Insignia overall very nice condition

overall very nice condition

and the profile is slightly different

marked on face (partly worn):

Fighting their way into the town

380th Bomb Group that was known as the "The Flying Circus

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can, Paper Insert and Spare Lenses - dated 1916 Russian Awards Medals Badges Insignia overall very nice conditionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent 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. 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. The metal eye guards are