Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can German Holsters spoke of friends buried and

spoke of friends buried and "the ghastly price of freedom

which has faded over time

though it is possible that the entire blade was resurfaced at some point

There is also number 114 stamped in these places as well

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can German Holsters spoke of friends buried andOriginal 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. The metal