Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask CANISTER With Original Strap and Spare Lenses OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT The reverse of the badge

The reverse of the badge is a mirror image of the obverse

one battalion of heavy artillery (from a separate artillery regiment

but it is worn and cannot be quite read correctly

and was issued for merit

This is “new old stock” and was purchased directly out of an original Civil War era wooden storage crate

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask CANISTER With Original Strap and Spare Lenses OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT The reverse of the badgeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a totally genuine World War One issue German gas mask canister. The model of Gasschutzmaske (Gas Protection Mask) for this canister was introduced in 1917, and was known as the Ledermaske due to its leather body construction. The carry can is in lovely condition with the appearance of having been a battlefield pick up. The original carry straps are solid and complete but does have staining, discoloration and