Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Rare Austro-Hungarian Canister 16th Century The serial number 27396 stamped

The serial number 27396 stamped on the trigger guard indicates manufacture in 1888

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Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Rare Austro-Hungarian Canister 16th Century The serial number 27396 stampedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition totally genuine World War One issue German gas mask in a rare Austro Hungarian canister! 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 somewhat soft but cracked, and the