Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can - dated 1918 U.S. Flags showing the aluminum base metal

showing the aluminum base metal clearly

This helmet does not have fold down ear guards

On 24 June 1917

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Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can - dated 1918 U.S. Flags showing the aluminum base metalOriginal 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