GERMAN WWII KRIEGSMARINE GAS MASK AND CASE Good nap with minor moth

Good nap with minor moth tracking to the front side curtain on the left-hand side

The neck tie tapes are full length but have been stitched and strengthened in places

All of the chemically patinated field grey finish to the back strap

A magnificent set of items held within their wood and paper board shaped box

GERMAN WWII KRIEGSMARINE GAS MASK AND CASE Good nap with minor mothIt is very unusual to obtain Kriegsmarine used equipment, this example of the standard Armed Forces gas mask and its container, originally painted possibly from the factory in the Dunkel Gelb colour which in itself is unusual as most gas masks were in grey green, it has been over painted in a Kriegsmarine battleship grey, some slight chipping to the paint as can be seen, but nevertheless very complete, the interior mask also painted in the Dunkel