WW2 German Matching Name & Numbered Gas Mask & Canister

A well named German gas mask & canister that has always been together the last three digits of the gas mask number '545' appearing on the top of the canister , underside of the canister lid , snout of the gas mask & on the long gas mask strap itself. The original owner of this set was a German soldier named ' Hubert ALLGELER ' this according to laundry labels to the mask & canister. The soldiers serial number can also be seen written on to the tag. With much of its correct factory green paint remaining to the tin this is a pre 1941 production. Interesting to note the double hook arrangement to the short strap. Both have leather keepers typical of early production. Facepiece of mask is dated '39' to its snout with eagle & swastika marking to inside edge of facepiece . Filter is an Fe42 example with eagle & swastika inspection marking black stamped in ink.

Code: 1000