WH (Heer) Gasmask with Canister (Gasmaske M38 mit Blechbüchse M38) complete with 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 M38 type mask, it comes with a 'bwz' marked FE37 type gasmask filter. The M38 type canister is maker marked and dated 1942. The canister is showing some surface rust and is in uncleaned condition as found. Nice original gasmask set in used condition!

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