~ WW2 German GM30 Gas Mask Waterproof Cannister ~
WW2 German Gas Mask or Gasschutzmaske (Gas protection mask) in a metal Waterproof Canister, this is a fine example of the standard pattern gas mask as issued to the German Wehrmacht, its original green factory paint.
The first model had a simple valve house, while the second, the most well-known, had both inhale and exhale on one flat surface. This change was made to prevent quick soiling of the valve and to protect soldiers’ front teeth during falls. Some masks received rubber protectors and pre-chamber lids during military modernization, but not all civilian masks were modified, leading to rare variants. The third variant features a valve housing made from a single mold.
~ Condition ~
Please refer to the images for the condition.
~ Dimensions ~
The canister is 28 cm long and 10 cm wide.