Camo M17 Helmet with Very Nice Paint & Gasmask with Cannister

[ww1czechlegion]

Here's a helmet I purchased recently from the family of a WW1 veteran. It came with a nice gasmask and cannister with the straps still intact.

I was able to carefully remove an old display label with scotch tape, without damaging any of the paint. The label reads: "World War I German Helmet"

There's also at least 1-fingerprint from the German soldier who painted this helmet, clearly visible on an ochre color paint panel.

Best Wishes,

Alan

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Here's a few more pics. I like the thick brush strokes seen in the paint.

Best Regards,

Alan

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Here's the Gasmask & Cannister I bought from the family with the helmet.

Best Regards,

Alan

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Last 2-photos.

 

[USN]

That is a beautiful set! I'd love to come across something like that myself.

 

[SkipperJohn]

Very nice!
Congratulations.

John :bravo: :bravo: :bravo:

 

[2nd.Leibhusar]

Very nice set ! Lovely condition of the gasmask with M18 Schnappdeckel, manual and original straps !! You did well ! =D> =D>

 

[J.LeBrasseur]

Alan- you continue to find great stuff, way to go.

James

 

[aicusv]

Great find

 

[cptbob]

Awesome find!

 

[Zebedeus]

Great set, Alan. Well done. Congratulations.

 

[edwin]

Very nice find.

Regards,

Edwin

 

[Stosstrupp]

Super find in that condition.

 

[ww1czechlegion]

Thanks for your nice comments guys, I appreciate it!

Best Regards,

Alan