WH (Heer) Gasmask with Camouflaged Canister

Description

WH (Heer) Gasmask with Canister (Gasmaske M30 mit Blechbüchse M30) complete with carrying straps and a pair of spare glasses (Klarscheiben). All German Army personnel were issued with a gasmask, carrying canister and accessories and were required to have it readily available at all times. Fear of the potential use of chemical warfare agents made the gasmask and canister a constant companion of the German soldier through-out the war. The M30 gasmasks were produced in a rubberized canvas with metal fittings while the M38 gasmasks were produced in molded, rubber and were also equipped with metal fittings. This is a M30 type mask, complete with original gasmask filter. The M30 short type canister is complete with spare glasses (Klarscheiben) inside the lid. A cleaning cloth and retaining spring are present inside the canister. The canister is complete with both the long and short carrying straps. The canister retains a fair amount of its original three-tone 'Normandy' camouflage overpaint, see close up photos. Nice original gasmask set hard to find original camouflaged canister!

PLEASE NOTE: for collector purposes only, this gasmask is not intended for actual wear or usage!