Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask & Canister with Rare Ersatz Paper-Cloth Carrying Strap - Missing Filter French Pistols There is a cartouche marked

There is a cartouche marked W

The plaque has gone through a great deal of damage

removable section containing two removable round 6”x 7” high white enameled lidded containers and a 6” x8” hot plate

but no defects

gave birth to the Sacred Band (Ιερός Λόχος) or "Sacred Squadron

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask & Canister with Rare Ersatz Paper-Cloth Carrying Strap - Missing Filter French Pistols There is a cartouche markedOriginal 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 but very worn.