WW1 German Gas Mask Set 1917

Very nice original example of the Imperial German leather gas mask model 1917. This 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 excellent condition its canvas head straps remain undamaged with lenses uncracked. A good part of the oiled string often missing from the front of the facepiece is present here with most of the original green paint remaining to filter housing. It comes with the 11-C-11 filter canister which bears the date '27/11/17' . As is typical there is some light rust in places due to the thin sheet it is produced from.
Gas mask tin is of the correct 1917/18 pattern with spare lense compartment to interior of lid & '10/9/17' dated spare lenses present in protective paper packet.
A good proportion of the original green paint remains to tin with its original long & short rolled paper cloth straps present. Both straps have white chromed leather reinforcement to keep them in place, the short strap has what appears to be a very old stitch repair .
Becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Code: 14966