Original German WWII Horse / Mule Gas Mask With Carry Case by Draeger German Helmets & Hats serial number 58001

serial number 58001

It was usually supplied with a suitable leather case and a standard 58 mm lens that was stored under a plastic cup in the lid of the metal container

The last pennant is a small HJ National Youth Organization pennant

In its expansion and conduct of the war

The Moroccan leather covering the scabbard nicely matches the grip and is in very good condition

Original German WWII Horse / Mule Gas Mask With Carry Case by Draeger German Helmets & Hats serial number 58001Original Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of an extremely difficult to find German gas mask from WWII. This gas mask was used on the various types of horses and mules that were employed by the German military during WWII. Horse gas masks were first used during World War I to protect horses from harmful chemical agents. Horses were the primary mode of transporting men and material to war zones and needed protection from irritating