WW2 German Camouflage Gas Mask Set

A German Gas mask & canister which has been three colour camouflage overpainted typical of the NW Europe fighting.
Originally issued in its factory green paint the canister has been handbrush overpainted in a matt khaki green with dabs of the typical forest green & reddish brown applied ad hoc over it. To the spare lense compartment is the maker & date 'ebu42' with one packet of spare lenses inside. Both long & short carrying straps are totally original to the tin & were found in situ. Gas mask is of the black rubberised M38 model with '38' date to snout . The Fe42 filter has an intact eagle & swastika marking with '42' date & 'fcc' maker code. A part of the front pull strap has come away due to age but still a rare camouflage item & 100% original from the W Europe fighting.

Code: 12570