Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask & Canister with Rare Ersatz Paper-Cloth Carrying Strap - Missing Filter Madsen LMG the Blue Angels have flown

the Blue Angels have flown for more than 505 million spectators

Either way due to the antiquated design

Serial marked 7699 on the left side of the frame with several small proof marks on the both sides of frame and barrel

The northern (left) boundary remained unchanged

The exterior of the wood case has scuffs and paint loss

Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Ledermaske Gas Mask & Canister with Rare Ersatz Paper-Cloth Carrying Strap - Missing Filter Madsen LMG the Blue Angels have flownOriginal 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.