Germany, Third Reich. A Civilian Gas Mask With Bag Auction Gunner Valentine William "Bill" Henry

Gunner Valentine William "Bill" Henry Hansen

KALAHARI 1908

round enameled insignia at the top signifies Gendarmerie

"Prinzen" Size

image of the Legion of Honour on the lid

Germany, Third Reich. A Civilian Gas Mask With Bag Auction Gunner Valentine William "Bill" Henry(Gasmaske). This is an extremely well preserved Second War period civilian gas mask, constructed of rubber, with transparent golden yellow eyepieces secured with rubber seals. The obverse features a raised tab that permits exhalation during wear. The reverse features multiple cotton straps with an adjustable aluminum buckle, facilitating a flush fit with the wearers face. The opening disk for the filtration apparatus is lined with yellowed cotton.