33rd Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1066 lots has ended on 17th November 2019. 92% of all lots sold

0342 |

Imperial Germany - M16 gas mask can (first pattern)

Imperial Germany - M16 gas mask can (first pattern)

Imperial Germany - M16 gas mask can (first pattern)

LOT 42-0342
SOLD
Auction ended        16th November 2019  |  05:47 pm CET
RESULT
420,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

Own a similar product you want to sell? We are here for you at +49 8541 9053699

DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
SAVE FOR LATER
PERIOD until 1918
COUNTRY Deutschland
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
LOT 42-0342
EAN 2000000407609
LOT 42-0342
PERIOD until 1918
COUNTRY Deutschland
EAN 2000000407609
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD until 1918
COUNTRY Deutschland
LOT 42-0342
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000407609
MAKER
WEIGHT
Imperial Germany
Imperial Germany - M16 gas mask can (first pattern)


Description

Case for a first pattern M16 gas mask. Original instruction paper inside. "2" marked. Diameter: 12cm. Height: 8,5cm. The first pattern case was used for a mask without filter and is therefore less tall. Rust.

See pictures.

 


Condition
See description
Historical information

OBJECT NAME

Blechbüchse für Atemeinsatz (metal box for spare filter, known among collectors as type M1915)

NATION

German Empire

DATE OF INTRODUCTION

About summer-autumn 1915.

FEATURES

It is a cylindrical jar with a removable lid, lacquered on the outside and on the inside to prevent oxidation; inside, a layer of pleated cardboard was placed to prevent shocks to the filter itself. The lid was sealed to the body of the container with an adhesive tape that prevented contact with the outside air.

MANUFACTURERS

Manufacturers were unknown until now. Sometimes the manufacturer logo is found on the bottom.

METHOD OF WEARING

From summer to autumn 1915, the new Linienmaske (line gas mask) began to be distributed to German soldiers on the Western Front. It was stored inside a larger tin can, without the filter fitted, while the two replacement filters were stored in two separate tins. The three cans together were stored inside the canvas bag which the soldier carried on his belt or over his shoulder by means of the bread bag strap.

95ec8799-d787-11eb-88e0-305a3a782327
Click here to visit our shop! New arrivals on a regular basis!