Wehrmacht (Heer) M38 Gasmask Canister (Blechbüchse M38) in three-tone so-called 'Normandy' camouflage, complete with 2 pairs of Klarscheiben and both 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. The M38 camouflaged canister is maker marked and dated 1941. The canister retains most of its original three-tone camouflage overpaint showing vibrant colours. The canister is complete with both the long and short carrying straps, the canvas straps are complete with leather reinforcement. A name-tag is pasted inside the canister, named to 'Kurt Waldinger'. Stunning and desirable original camouflaged gasmask canister!