German Lederschutzmaske 1917. Beautiful leather mask, very supple, complete with straps and cord, with its filter cartridge. Reinforced optics. In its iron box with remains of feldgrau paint. A letter T on the lid. ersatz straps, large strap complete but worn, small strap incomplete. Paper instructions present. Compartment under lid present with spare optic, spring missing. Wear from use, patina. German Lederschutzmaske 1917 gas mask. Fine supple leather gas mask complete with straps and cord together with its filter canister. Reinforced eyepieces. Housed in its iron canister with traces of feldgrau paint. Letter T painted on the lid. Ersatz straps with the long carrying strap complete but worn and the short strap incomplete. Paper instruction sheet present. Internal compartment beneath the lid present with one spare eyepiece, retaining spring absent. Service wear and patina