Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can - Named to Lt. Jaensch and Dated 1918 Sterling SMG more than 338

more than 338

as indicated by the markings on the lock plate under the pan and on the tail:

but only about 50 were alive - down in the well where the stench was

Mackie is next mentioned in the war diary on 9 April 1917 at the battle of Arras:Zero hour had been 5:30a

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask with Can - Named to Lt. Jaensch and Dated 1918 Sterling SMG more than 338Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very good 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. The leather of this mask is still quite soft, with a great finish on the inside. There are some ink stamped markings on the gasket, however we are not quite able to make them out. The mask