Germany, Third Reich. A Civilian Gas Mask With Bag Auction "Prinzen" Size

"Prinzen" Size

image of the Legion of Honour on the lid

held firmly in place by intact lugs and pins on the underside

Sandra and Lynda

a respect for our national symbols

Germany, Third Reich. A Civilian Gas Mask With Bag Auction "Prinzen" Size(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.