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German ww2 gas mask canisters11/20/2023 ![]() ![]() Please see our legal page for more information. Gas Mask Canister c 1942 Canister for storing a WWII German gas mask, found in a barn outside Ste. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. ![]() This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). Everything for sale on is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. 10.00 Colored ciphers for German WW2 shoulder boards.10 mm. Gasmask BS MT-4 with adapted Estonian mask ARS. It is thought that he collected this item while serving with the latter unit.Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. Such an AUER canisters are widely seen in the period photos, used by combat troops and Luftwaffe soldiers in field division. He served with 17th Battalion AIF in 1918 and joined the Australian Graves Detachment when it was raised in early 1919. ![]() This commercially successful innovation was utilised in the construction of the filters to enable their quick change and in the fitting of enhanced versions of filters as required without discarding the mask itself.Ĭollected by 7159 Private Horace Alchin, who enlisted from Crookwell, NSW on 7 August 1917, aged 21. The gas filters which were fitted to these German gas masks in the First World War had an un-modified standard Osram brand street light screw fitting. This case contained a small compartment in the folding lid for spare set of lenses and usually contained an instruction sheet at the bottom explaining how to use the gas mask.ĭue to the effective Royal Navy blockade of German ports, apart from the metal, ersatz (substitute) materials were also used in the production of gas masks and cans. The gas mask carry case was known as a 'Lederschutzmaske (Bereitschaftsbuchen)'. These were removed on the improved Gasmaske 18. The spoked metal devices on the inside of both lenses were known informally as 'spiders'. Sometimes referred to as 'model 1917', after the year of its introduction, this style of gas mask was also known as the 'Ledermaske (Gasmaske 17)'. The Germans used both leather 'leder' and rubber 'gummi' masks during the First World War. At the top of the canister mount, along the middle of the gas mask is a hook for the attachment of a length of ersatz paper cord (which is missing) which is normally threaded between the eyes to a leather loop on the gas mask above the forehead of the wearer. The bottom of the canister is heavily rusted and through these rusted holes can be seen some of the white coloured filter lining. The remnants of a small manufacturer's stamp are also barely visible. On the canister is stamped in faded blue ink '9u'. When the canister is removed an embossed 'H2' can be seen on the outside circular metal mounting surface of the mask. A long khaki cotton webbing strap attached near the chin enables the mask to be suspended around the neck.Ī rusted and scratched grey-green canister filter unit is attached to the mask. ![]() Khaki cotton head straps are connected to coiled springs inside cotton sleeves to keep mask in place. WWII WW2 German Military Gas Mask Canister Named Dated 1941 with FE NM filter. The right 'spider' fitted to the mask has some of the inner circular metal piece missing. Canister dated 1939 with name Konrady & serial number L27455. Internally, the eyepieces have removable metal 'spiders' enabling the inner layer (which was coated with gelatine to absorb moisture) to be replaced. Filter attachment cast metal marked bmw 42 with screw in steel coal filter. The circular eyepieces are made of two layers of yellowed celluloid, set in painted circular steel frames with leather gaskets where they are let into the mask. The single seam running under the chin and the folded edge of the mask are coated with a black sealant lacquer partially made from rubber. The mask is made from a single piece of chrome-tanned sheepskin dipped in an oil sealant solution. German 'Lederschutzmaske' (Leather protection mask) gas mask. ![]()
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