WW1 German Gas Mask , Carrying Straps & Tin

WW1 Imperial German leather gas mask model 1917 coming complete with carrying tin & long strap. This mask replaced the earlier 'Gummimaske' version & is distinguishable from the later Model 1918 version by the presence of its thin metal spider reinforcement behind the lenses.
In a very acceptable good trench used condition its canvas head straps remain undamaged with lenses uncracked. It comes with the original filter canister & some of its original finish remaining.
Gas mask tin is of the correct 1917/18 pattern with spare lense compartment to interior of lid & July 1918 dated spare lenses present in protective paper packet. A very good proportion of the original green paint remains to tin. Long strap is of the typically seen paper cloth & retains its white leather tongue at one end. Short strap minus.
Ink stamped to the bottom of the tin & an overall good example of these now rare items of equipment.

Code: 12332