Late war WH (Heer) M38 Gasmask with Canister (Gasmaske M38 mit Blechbüchse M38). 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 'Fe37' type filter. The M38 type canister is nicely maker marked by 'ebu', this is a late war pattern with simplified 'Klarscheiben' storage box, complete with a set of spare glasses (Klarscheiben). Nice original gasmask set in good used condition!

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