Luftwaffe M38 Gasmask with Canister
Luftwaffe Gasmask with Canister (Gasmaske M30 mit Blechbüchse M30) complete with damaged carrying straps. 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 with an 'FE37' type filter. The early short type M30 canister is nicely overpainted in Luftwaffe grey. The canister is complete with both the long and short carrying straps, the long strap however is heavily damaged, see photos. Both the gasmask and canister are showing matching painted on service numbers. Nice original gasmask set in used condition!
PLEASE NOTE: for collector purposes only, this gasmask is not intended for actual wear or usage!
