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Hello Gentlemen, I just wanted to make it known that I am in the market for an early Gummimaske set issued within the 2 or 3 compartment sailcloth bag. I would prefer a 3 compartment set, and would be most interested in complete sets in well preserved condition. Regards Alex

Dearest B.Loree, I greatly appreciate your compliment. I turned 26 this year but am already feeling old myself! I've been interested in history since I was a very young boy, probably starting around the age of 3 or 4. I learned a-lof of my basic literacy from reading my father's reference...

Hello again gentlemen, Thank you very much for all your support for my Maskenbrille post. I am sorry that I did not respond to your comments immediately. I did not realize that I had received any feedback! I appreciate all the interest that these got and am so thrilled that everyone who...

Thank you for the compliments, gentlemen. It is always my pleasure to come across such nice masks to share with you all. Hopefully some more great items come up again in the future! Regards Alex

Below: Finally, the filter element itself. It appears to be an early version of what would eventually become the Fe37 filter; although, I am not sure entirely what its actual designation would have been. It is also an Auer produced filter element and was finished in 1938. An early Waffenamt...

Below: View from inside the mask Below: The above mentioned chin rest, also more than likely added as a result of experiences made with the GM-30 mask's development. This example is sadly quite badly damaged and torn through. There is supposed to be a metal button where the tear is that would...

Below: Finally, the mask itself. The mask is complete with its "Krein 1195" marked filter and unbroken support cord, and the retrofitted exhalve valve is clearly visible on the left side of the mask. The subject of the support cord provides an opportunity to discuss the difference between the...

Below: Detail shots of the leather components of the long and short carrying straps. The long carrying strap is mostly fabric with a leather end piece. The short strap is entirely leather with a metal hook. As can be seen here, the leather has not held up extremely well and has cracked on the...

Hello again Everyone, Long time no see! Due to my study program at the University of Bremen in History, I've had very little time (or money) for my collection for the past few years; however, I have been acquiring things here and there in spite of my lack of online presence and finally have...

A couple more close-up details of the frames from behind, and of the two (still immaculate) lenses: Underneath the glasses, we find the felt insert with the pull tab that the instructions mentioned. Unfortunately it seems like these got a little damp at some point in their life, as the...

Upon opening the lid of the carry case, we encounter the glasses in their stowed position, as well as an instruction sheet glued into the lid of the case. The instructions are extremely detailed. This is in stark contrast to the level of instructions provided with the World War Two era...

Hello again Everyone, Today I present to you all a piece of kit that I've been hunting for quite some time. Ever since I re-established my World War 1 German gas mask collection, I've been looking for an appropriate set of these eyeglasses to compliment my masks. Finally, after a couple years...

Hello gentlemen, I am happy to report that the identity unit of the carrier has been identified over at Wehrmachtawards. The carrier does indeed belong to Batterie 611, just as is written on the carrier. Batterie 611 was independent. Special thanks to Ottodog8, and 911car for pointing me...

Good theory, sir. I can't say I believe its the same in this case though. Space certainly doesn't seem to be at a massive premium, though. I believe its written very intentionally the way it has been. This seems like a promising jumping off point. If someone comes along and call help us...

Wonderful advice. Anyone in particular that I should approach? Hello Steve. Thank you for your insight. I have to admit that I too am skeptical; but, am such a novice with military organization that I'm not willing to second guess anyone. What do you gentlemen have to say in defense of your...

You gents are quite slick! That's some fast footwork! My immense thanks! Now, does anyone know where to find the muster rolls for them? I've crunched google a few times with little success. If we can check his Battery to see if there were any more Voss's of the same rank, then we will know it...

Hello 911car, Wonderful, Thank you for your quick answer and for sharing the knowledge with me. So, the next step is to try and narrow down who it could have belonged to.

Hello everyone. I won this wonderful gas mask at auction, summer 2020. I would like to begin researching the identity of the soldier who carried it if possible. Ironically, even as a German speaker, I have no idea what a pair of these abbreviations mean. The inscription reads...

Howdy Gustof, Thanks for your 2 cents on the filter cloth. I'm glad an old hand like yourself finds it satisfactory. On the price: I am jealous of your 100 dollar Gummimasken. I don't really know what fair market is; but, its certainly more than 100 these days. I had a rather minty example...

Snagged a GM-15 at auction finally. Not any kind of miraculous find, and a little rusted; but, I'm pretty happy with it. Especially for the price. I walked away with it for 400 euro. Not too shabby for a complete GM-15 in todays market in my opinion, especially one with the nice name details on...