WH (Heer) M38 Gasmask with Canister (Gasmaske M38 mit Blechbüchse M38) complete with both the short and long 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 M38 type mask with an 'Fe41' type filter. The filter is in good condition and dated 1943. The M38 type canister is nicely maker marked and dated 1940. The canister shows the painted on number 'Lett/1469'. The canister is complete with both the long and short carrying straps. The straps are in good used condition, the closure stud of the short strap has been replaced for a tunic button, see photos. Nice original gasmask set in good used condition!

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