Named Luftwaffe Gasmask Canister from 'Woensdrecht'

Named Luftwaffe Gasmask Canister (Blechbüchse M38). All German Army personnel were issued with a gasmask, carrying canister and accessories and were required to have it readily available at all times. Fear of the potential use of chemical warfare agents made the gasmask and canister a constant companion of the German soldier through-out the war. This is an empty M38 canister which is showing a nice field applied green overpaint over the standard fieldgrey, a white ring has been painted on the bottom. TheThe canister is named to 'Flg. Quint' (Flieger) who was a member within the 'Flg. Techn. Schule 6' (Flieger-technische Schule 6, Bayreuth). The canister was found in a barn in 'Woensdrecht' in the Netherlands were it was left behind in 1945. The canister is in uncleaned condition as found showing clear traces of rust and usage. Nice original canister!