WW1 German M17 Mask , Named To Machine Gun Company & With Rare ' Schnappdeckel' Filter Attachment

This iconic WW1 German gas mask is the Model 17 with ' spider' reinforcement to eyepieces & the rare additional 'Schnappdeckel ' smoke /arsenic filter clipped onto the bottom. These were introduced in May 1918 however not many seem to have survived.
Upon the lid of the carrying tin can be seen the mans name & unit mark of a Machine Gun Unit (MGK) . Leatherwork of mask is very good with oil impregnated facepiece intended to prevent the penetration of gas. The often missing front adjustment string is still present. Filter is dated June 1917 with marking '1-6-17' & '11-c-11' still with virtually all of its grey green paint finish remaining.
Carrying tin has both its original long & short straps with green paint remaining to outside of tin & factory japanned black to interior. Spare lense to compartment.

Code: 12668