GERMAN WWI GAS MASK WITH CANISTER -
This is German WWI gas mask with carrying cnister. The gas mask is of grayish/green rubber construction.
Aging can be seen in the sample shown here. The coating is pilling. Four straps secure the mask to
the soldier. The lenses are plastic and show yellowing.
The canister is of metal construction. Ribbed pattern. painted green. Two latches secure the lid shut. Three
hooks are welded to the body. Cloth straps were run through the loops to allow the soldier to carry the assembly.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWI German military collectibles. Multiple
detailed photos of a various collectibles are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined
points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWI German collectible worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the hats is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
Imperial militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The WWII gas mask canister was patterned after the WWI style, except that the latter was longer in size. And
the inside of the lid does not have the compartment to hold the lense cleaner wipes.
This item is currently being
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality
of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style
and materials employed in the manufacturing items like this one. Attention to the details is critical
in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the Imperial Germany items.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWI German Military Collectibles, you can
do so by going to our
WWI German Militaria
identification guide.
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