Weighing between 9g, depending on size – more heavier than the Allied helmets, but giving a better protection to the face, ears and neck. Steel Helmet M16 / Stahlhelm M.16: This helmet, which first entered service in 1916 during the initial stages of the battle of Verdun was designed by Professor Friedrich Schwerd and made from high quality chrome-nickel steel. Through constant use the containers became dented. There was no room for the reserve filter in the container. Troops serving in the frontline area often wore it in the alert position in front of the chest. Gas Mask Container / Gasmaske M1917: The gas mask was kept in a metal container, which had a brown cloth strap. Colour: canvas holder – light grey- brown, number – dark coloured stamp colour – could have been black (on the original items these numbers are quite faded), filter tin – grey-green. On the model, part of the flap has lifted to reveal one side of the metal tin containing the spare filter. 2 at one end of the holder is the gas mask size and this has been modelled slightly raised to enable easier painting. Although generally used in the early part of the war, late war photos still show troops issued with this holder. Later versions of the holder had ring attachments on each of the belt loops enabling the fixing to the bread bag. The holder was generally worn either attached to the belt below the rucksack at the rear, or on the right side / front by means of 2 belt loops made from the same material and fastened with zinc buttons. The mask has been so constructed so as to fit over the face of the heads supplied in the set, although slight alterations maybe needed at the end of the nose.Ĭanvas Gas Mask Holder / Segeltuchtasche für Gasmaske : In 1915 a canvas gas mask holder was issued with 2 dividing partitions within, which stowed the mask, filter and reserve-filter in a metal tin. 3, half head, enabling the wearing of a steel helmet – of cause most masks would have been worn in conjunction with the steel helmet.Ī light material strap was used to enable the mask to hang around the neck when not in use, whenever danger of gas was imminent – this can be made out of thin card supplied, paper or something similar and glued into the small indents each side (inside) of the mask. These are to be inserted to the inside of the masks before fixing to the face.ģ heads have been supplied with the mask: Head No. Filter and filter/fitting – grey-green.Īlso supplied are the 3 sets of computer cut eyepieces in 0.25 mm plexi glass. The outer seal (nearest to face) appears always darker. Colour: original masks differ in colour from light to dark leather. The position of the straps around the side and rear of head have been copied from a collector wearing an original mask, as few original photos exist where no headdress is worn. The filter can after the excess resin / casting-canal are removed be screwed onto the mask just like on the original. The cord on the front of the mask could be shortened, lifting the filter, thus enabling a better vision for wearer – this was optional and left for the individual to decide. The first part of the straps were part rubberised (reinforced with wire) and part cloth. The protruding metal rings on the outside of the eyepieces protected the glass from scratches. These were set at an angle with a larger gap in between, avoiding earlier blind spots each side of the head. Apart from the new cone appearance, the important difference over the previous mask was the position of the eyepieces. The fixed celluloid glass eye pieces were coated with gelatine on the inside to avoid misting up, which in turn was protected by a metal Spinne, or spider metal frame to also avoid scratching / smearing – these could be removed for cleaning etc. The mask incorporated only 3 seams in the material, an overall improvement from the M.15 mask reducing the risk of leakage. 15 ( Linienmaske), made out of sheep leather and impregnated with special gas proofing oils. 17 / Ledermaske (Gasmaske M.17): The replacement mask for the Gasmaske M. Steel Helmet with Sandbag Covering / Stahlhelm M.16 mit ÜberzugĮxtracts from the Infosheet with this kit:.Gas Mask Container / Gasmasken-Behälter M1917 (Bereitschaftsbüchse 17).Canvas Gas Mask Holder / Segeltuchtasche für Gasmaske.3 x Heads (Half, Full and with Field Cap M1910) / 3 Köpfe (halb, voll und mit Feldmütze).
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