A First War German Camouflaged Gas Mask - Named certificate_of_authenticity 81 mm x 268 mm

81 mm x 268 mm

It served in France and Holland and was disbanded on November 15

From 1904 to January 1906 he served in India and was promoted to Lieutenant

" One of the survivors indicated that "lack of oil" may have been a contributing factor

it spite of heavy casualties and hard work

A First War German Camouflaged Gas Mask - Named certificate_of_authenticity 81 mm x 268 mmIn steel, 17cm x 12cm, with full leather mask, lens, without filter. Painted in thick multicolour camouflage, with "Shwerdtner, Hermann Pran 20. ERS Batt. 5, H. 103 Nr T23, 1915" hand painted on bottom. Name also on chin strapping. Overall an interesting item, near very fine.