Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition, totally genuine WWII issue German Luftschutz and civilian gas mask. The mask itself is nearly identical to the German military issue. The filter still retains the original paper label in complete legible condition and is dated 1936. The mask is a size 2 and appears to have never been worn as the eye lenses are in excellent shape besides one which has broken. There is a spare set of low tint lenses still in the original wax paper in the storage compartment of the carry canister. The canister is nicely marked: AUER. There is also a name written on the bottom of the canister. The canister retains its original carrying strap, which has some minor rips and tears as shown.
The label on the filter reads S. FILTER für den zivilen Luftschutz. The mask itself is in very stiff condition, and we would not recommend attempting to fit it to a head or attempting to change the shape. Keeping it as is or in the canister is the way to go.
Overall an excellent near unissued example of a wartime German gas mask issued to the Luftschtuz but this type were routinely used by members of the Wehrmacht towards the end of the war when supplies were running low.