Luftwaffe M38 Gasmask with Canister

Luftwaffe Gasmask with Canister (Gasmaske M30 mit Blechbüchse M38) complete with original carrying straps. 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 with an 'FE41' type filter. The M38 type canister is nicely overpainted in Luftwaffe grey paint. The canister is complete with both the long and short carrying straps. This set was found in 'Walcheren'. Nice original gasmask set in used condition!