A World War II-era German gas mask, picked up by Capt. John R. Richardson, M.C., in the sector of the Franco-German border under General Pattons command. The mask was later donated by Dr. Ira A. Manuelle, in September 1944. The black rubber hood has a yello vinyl face mask. The mask came with two black belts and a gas canister. The items are all in good condition.
Digital photograph of a German gas mask from World War II. The black hood with yellow face mask is shown hanging in front of a white background. On the gray counter below, two black belts (one tightly rolled) and a gas canister can also be seen. A ruler is shown in the extreme lower edge of the image, for size comparison.
ca. 1940
Medical Museum Collection, Box 63