Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask & Canister with Rare Ersatz Paper-Cloth Carrying Strap - Missing Filter Madsen LMG This knife was definitely used

This knife was definitely used during the war

There is wear and oxidation to the new barrel crown

Serial marked 7699 on the left side of the frame with several small proof marks on the both sides of frame and barrel

We see German boys wearing aide range of uniform items

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Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask & Canister with Rare Ersatz Paper-Cloth Carrying Strap - Missing Filter Madsen LMG This knife was definitely usedOriginal 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 but very worn.