Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask & Canister with Rare Ersatz Paper-Cloth Carrying Strap - Missing Filter French Pistols The NSKK had two sub-branches

The NSKK had two sub-branches within the organization known as the Motor-HJ (Motor-jugend

Start of military career

what appears to be a British Mark V “Landship” Tank begins its charge

There is a cartouche marked W

gave birth to the Sacred Band (Ιερός Λόχος) or "Sacred Squadron

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask & Canister with Rare Ersatz Paper-Cloth Carrying Strap - Missing Filter French Pistols The NSKK had two sub-branchesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition totally genuine World War One issue German gas mask. This model of Gasschutzmaske (Gas Protection Mask) was introduced in 1917, and was known as the Ledermaske due to its leather body construction. Canvas straps on the back of the mask were used to attach it to the wearer's head. The leather on this example is still soft, and the canvas rigging is in good shape but very worn.