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

"Prinzen" Size

marked “H

Gunner Valentine William "Bill" Henry Hansen

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

Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp and Hong KongClasp

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.