WW1 US M17 Gas Mask & Haversack

A 1917 pattern First World War US soldiers gas mask complete with haversack .
Americas late entry into the war required a wide issue of equipment to her troops including the threat of gas attack having to be considered. This was a copy of the British Box Respirator & is very similar in appearance.
Facepiece is of rubberised fabric with tan khaki hose & yellow US issue painted & numbered filter.
Carrying haversack is complete with internal spring system & has string intact.
Facepiece is good for display however somewhat brittle & with soem flaking when handled. Overall in good condition for a WW1 piece & a scarce piece of US Doughboy equipment. .

Code: 13303