Original German WWII M38 Gasmask Container With Canvas Gasmask

Original German WWII M38 Gasmask Container With Gasmask-Thecanisterretains a good amount of its original factory-applied field gray paint, though there are some paint chips and minor surface rust along the edges from age and handling. The shoulder strap and small belt hook strap are missing. The interior of the spare lens compartment lid is stamped with the three-letter manufacturer code'ebu'and dated'43.Thegas maskis aSize 1 canvas model, dated1938, and comes fitted with an originalFE41 filter. The canvas has hardened over time from prolonged storage inside the canister, which is typical for masks stored this way. The head straps remain in very good condition, although the neck strap has been cut.Overall, both the canister and gas mask are invery good conditionfor their age, and make a solid addition to any WWII German field gear collection.