Original Imperial Japanese WWII Gas Mask with Filter and Partial Paper Label - dated 1941 21st Century When Emperor Franz Joseph assumed

When Emperor Franz Joseph assumed the throne in Austria one of his earliest actions was to establish the merit crosses to be awarded to those who demonstrated proven devotion to the fatherland

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It was covered in black paint at the time

The fittings do show wear and are a bit loose

Original Imperial Japanese WWII Gas Mask with Filter and Partial Paper Label - dated 1941 21st Century When Emperor Franz Joseph assumedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good, near excellent condition genuine WWII issue Japanese rubberized face mask, with metal rimmed clear lenses. The filter can has a wonderful partial paper label with instructions still attached. There are also markings stamped into the top of the can, one of which is 1 6, for the 16th year of the Showa era, or 1941. There is also a maker mark. The rubberized canvas mask is still fully intact, and