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WWI GERMAN ARMY GAS MASK This is a German gas mask. As used during WWI. The main body is made of a lighweight chamois cloth or leather. Two clear lenses are surrounded by a heavy duty metal frame. The lenses are plastic and can yellow over time. The filter is screwed to a metal base at the bottom of the mask. Several holes dot the bottom of the filter to allow for air intake into the filtration material.





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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A set of straps attached to different points of the main body serve to secure the gas mask to the head of the soldier. In this example the owner wrote his name across one of the straps.

These masks generally do not age well. They become fragile and stiff over time.

The mask was issued inside a metal container. Very similar to the one used in WWII but shorter.






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.







MILITARY ANTIQUES PRICE GUIDE INFORMATION

Values for medals, badges, and other German WWI military antiques and collectibles are provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country.
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  Value   $210.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Availability Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium
Invest Grade B B B B B B


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