Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask & Canister with Rare Ersatz Paper-Cloth Carrying Strap - Missing Filter Madsen LMG We see German boys wearing

We see German boys wearing aide range of uniform items

Either way due to the antiquated design

The northern (left) boundary remained unchanged

There is wear and oxidation to the new barrel crown

most likely made for sale in North America

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask & Canister with Rare Ersatz Paper-Cloth Carrying Strap - Missing Filter Madsen LMG We see German boys wearingOriginal 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 but very worn.