GERMAN GAS MASK, MODEL 38, WITH CANISTER - GERMANY, THIRD REICH
German Model 38 gas mask, manufactured after 1941. Facepiece size 3, in very good condition. Markings on the rubber: “44” in a circle, “27,” and “agd.” On the inside, between the lenses, there is also the manufacturer’s mark “agd.” There is a red stamp on the folded edge of the rubber band inside the facepiece. The anti-fog lenses are marked and dated 1940.
A complete set of straps and buckles. The straps are not frayed; the springs are flexible and not stretched. A strap for hanging the mask around the neck with a metal button. The filter with a bottom plug, dated 1943. The numbers on the canister and the mask’s nose piece match.
The can is spray-painted with green feldgrau paint, which is largely preserved. On the flap of the container for spare anti-fog lenses, the inscription “eph 43” and a Waffenamt ink stamp. Spare anti-fog lenses are preserved inside the container. There is a mark on the lower part of the can’s clasp, and the letter “D” is stamped on the bottom. The lower tab is intact; the carrying strap is missing.
Condition as shown in the photographic documentation
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German Model 38 gas mask, manufactured after 1941. Facepiece size 3, in very good condition. Markings on the rubber: “44” in a circle, “27,” and “agd.” On the inside, between the lenses, there is also the manufacturer’s mark “agd.” There is a red stamp on the folded edge of the rubber band inside the facepiece. The anti-fog lenses are marked and dated 1940.
A complete set of straps and buckles. The straps are not frayed; the springs are flexible and not stretched. A strap for hanging the mask around the neck with a metal button. The filter with a bottom plug, dated 1943. The numbers on the canister and the mask’s nose piece match.
The can is spray-painted with green feldgrau paint, which is largely preserved. On the flap of the container for spare anti-fog lenses, the inscription “eph 43” and a Waffenamt ink stamp. Spare anti-fog lenses are preserved inside the container. There is a mark on the lower part of the can’s clasp, and the letter “D” is stamped on the bottom. The lower tab is intact; the carrying strap is missing.
Condition as shown in the photographic documentation