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 M30 type mask, it comes with a 'FE37' type gasmask filter. The M38 type canister is not visible maker marked, a name is written on the spare glasses compartment. The canister is showing a period overpaint and some minor rust, see photos. Nice original gasmask set in clearly used condition!

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