Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can, Paper Insert and Spare Lenses - dated 1916 nChannel 27–29 March

27–29 March

with an overall length of about 15"

These helmets were designed to be worn when jumping out of a plane

This began to change after the Battle of Tarawa as the air support for ground troops flown by Navy pilots left much to be desired

Prior to the 20th's arrival in theater

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can, Paper Insert and Spare Lenses - dated 1916 nChannel 27–29 MarchOriginal 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