Wehrmacht M30 Gas Mask with 'Fe41' Filter

Wehrmacht M30 Gas Mask with 'Fe41' type Filter (Gasmaske M30 mit Filter Fe41). 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. The M30 gasmasks were produced in a rubberized canvas with metal fittings while the M38 gasmasks were produced in molded, rubber and were also equipped with metal fittings. This is a M30 type mask, it comes with an 'Fe41' type filter. The lower neck-strap of the gas mask has been cut-off, see photos, all other straps are present. Perfect set to complete an empty canister with. Nice original gasmask in good used condition!