Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can, Paper Insert and Spare Lenses - dated 1916 Antique Cartridge Firearms In 1879 an improved 25

In 1879 an improved 25 3/4" bladed Saw back Bayonet with a single bar handguard was adopted

the top of these caps

Areas where it has worn are now a slightly dull zinc color

which translates to the Training Battalion of the 21st (Bavarian) Infantry Regiment

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Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can, Paper Insert and Spare Lenses - dated 1916 Antique Cartridge Firearms In 1879 an improved 25Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition totally genuine World War One issue German gas mask. This model of Gasschutzmaske (Gas Protection Mask) was introduced in 1917, and was known as the Ledermaske due to its leather body construction. Canvas straps on the back of the mask were used to attach it to the wearer's head. The leather on this example is still soft, and the canvas rigging is in good shape. The metal eye guards are