Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Leather Gas Mask with Can, Filter & Extra Lens Inserts - dated 1918 U.S. Holsters This action is essentially front-to-back

This action is essentially front-to-back version of the typical back-to-front motion of a lever action rifle

The musket shows evidence of an ancient break or crack at the wrist beautifully mended probably early in it's active life

while the other half remained with their body

The city and its fortified surroundings were laid siege to from 12 September–21 October 1944 by the US 1st Infantry Division with the 3rd Armored Division assisting from the south

with Aeck right by his side

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Leather Gas Mask with Can, Filter & Extra Lens Inserts - dated 1918 U.S. Holsters This action is essentially front-to-backOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition totally genuine World War One issue German gas mask. This model of Gasschutzmaske (Gas Protection Mask) was introduced in 1917, and was known as the Ledermaske due to its leather body construction. The leather of this mask is still quite soft, with a great finish on the inside. There are some ink stamped markings on the gasket, however we are not quite able to make them out. The mask