Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can and Paper Insert Bayonets This is a wonderful publication

This is a wonderful publication for the uniform and insignia collector and would help in aiding in identification of items

Blade length: 31 1/4”

It also definitely looks to have been doused with water in the past

C donut hole buttons are present and in excellent original condition

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can and Paper Insert Bayonets This is a wonderful publicationOriginal 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