Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Gas Mask with Can - Named and Dated August 1918 Japanese Militaria and the stitching is still

and the stitching is still intact

It is believed that only a handful of these paradummies were ever produced with only 12 known to exist today

then departed Newport on 15 May 1951

Marked 101 on top of pommel

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Gas Mask with Can - Named and Dated August 1918 Japanese Militaria and the stitching is stillOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original WWI German issue M 1917 Gas Mask (Lederschutzmaske). The mask is constructed of leather (still soft) with canvas straps (one strap is torn, unfortunately). Metal eye guards are still intact and complete with original lenses. The filter is nicely marked and ink stamped with date 6. AUG. 18 (6 August 1918) along with manufacture stamps and inspector markings. The carry can is in very good condition