Germany, Third Reich. A Civilian Gas Mask With Bag GTRexclude sewn into a standard 5-finger

sewn into a standard 5-finger glove

it was noted in an official report that

tightly hand embroidered on a black wool backer

marked and numbered

Germany, Third Reich. A Civilian Gas Mask With Bag GTRexclude sewn into a standard 5-finger(Gasmaske). This is an extremely well preserved Second War period civilian gas mask, constructed of rubber, with transparent golden yellow eyepieces secured with rubber seals. The obverse features a raised tab that permits exhalation during wear. The reverse features multiple cotton straps with an adjustable aluminum buckle, facilitating a flush fit with the wearers face. The opening disk for the filtration apparatus is lined with yellowed cotton.