GERMAN WWII COMBAT GAS MASK IDENTIFIED

A nice mask marked all rubber and canvas elements complete and operating correctly. The filter is dated ‘1940’ with impressed makers mark and references. The tin has at least 50% of the original paint finish remaining with all of its strapping complete, the strapping is broken at one point. To the upper inner  section for spare lenses   is empty, the name ‘R.T. R.Grimminger’ label is affixed.  With a good coating of oil the colour that remains to the tin will be enhanced.

Ref; 97539