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Original Wwii German Army Named Gas Mask CanisterYou are bidding on an original ww2 german gas mask and canister named to a german soldier. Btoh pieces have markings. On the canister there is a d on the bottom. It has the numbers 1363 painted at the top edge in white paint. Near hte clasp it is marked fm42. Inside the lid it has a small door compartment that has a german eagle and 43. Inside the compartment it has a spare lens pack in the original paper with german writing on it, see photo. On the mask takn part it has the markings bydfe, and fe 41. On the mask part itself it has a 38 inside of a circle, the number 8 painted in white and lenses are dated 1938. The canister measures 10-7/8 high x 5 across. The mask tank alone measures 4-3/8 wide x 2-1/2 high.
The mask meausres about 9-3/4 tall. Mask appears used or twice, maybe nto at all as it has no cracks or wear.
Can is dent free, just hsa some surface rust. Name is no the gasmask strap. A great item is very collectable shape for your collection. Buyer ot pay an additional $10.00 shipping. Paypal, checks and money orders are welcome. On nov-12-08 at 172646 pst, sellre added the following informationa gentleman asked to see a picture of the metal retainer ring in the bottom of the can. There was an old cotton cloth underneath it which probably protected the bottom of the mask over the years. Also a picture of the painted numbered on the side fo the can was requested.Very nice, original, well makred example. If any more pics or questions please send me a note. |
