WWI Era AEF US Army Gas Mask & Canvas Carry Bag Original NICE Condition #1

WWI US Army AEF M1917 Gas Mask & Canvas Carry Bag - Dated 1918 - Original - Nice Condition - Original. Up for sale is a WWI US Army M1917 Gas Mask & Canvas Carry Bag. This is an Original period item. The gas mask has the mask, hose and filter box. The rubberized hose is stiff, as is common on these masks.

The thin canvas material on the face mask is stiff, again, this is common on these masks. The canvas bag is nice, no rips or tears. The bag still has the internal divider and the spring spacer under the filter cannister. The instruction booklet is still present showing an issue date of 1918. The bag is also ID'd to: Lawrence Shirk, Co. Please see photo's for details. This would make a welcomed addition to any WWI Collection.

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