Original Victorian Era Sudanese Mahdi Dervish Kaskara Broadsword and Dagger with Leather Scabbards c.1880 Manufacture Type_Original Items This model of Gasschutzmaske (Gas

This model of Gasschutzmaske (Gas Protection Mask) was introduced in 1917

The helmet was later updated with swivel bales which began appearing on helmets in early 1944

though it is missing the upper hanger loop and fitting

Union officers realized the women were not a threat and ordered them released and returned to Rhea County

The top of the can is engraved:

Original Victorian Era Sudanese Mahdi Dervish Kaskara Broadsword and Dagger with Leather Scabbards c.1880 Manufacture Type_Original Items This model of Gasschutzmaske (GasOriginal Items: One of a Kind Set. In the 1880's the SUDAN the vast land just south of Egypt was ruled by the Khedive from Cairo. Sudan was basically occupied by native Africans in the south and Arab traders in the north. The coming of the Muslim religious leader known as the "Mahdi" unified the population into an uprising against Egypt. Britain assisted and allowed General Charles Gordon to become the Governor of Sudan on behalf of the Egyptian