WW1 Imperial German Gummiemaske Respirator In Tin Maker Drager

The WW1 Imperial German Gummiemaske Respirator In Tin Maker Drager is a historic artifact used in World War I. The Gummiemaske was a gas mask widely utilized by the Imperial German Army to protect against chemical warfare. Manufactured by the reputable Drager company, the mask is composed of rubber (hence the term ‘Gummiemaske’) and is housed in a durable metal tin for storage and transportation. Key features include large eye holes for visibility and a front facing filter for breathing. This type of respirator was essential to troops on the Western Front especially during the latter years of the conflict when poison gas warfare was most prevalent. This particular model gives an accurate impression of the challenges faced by soldiers during this period. It should be noted that this is an original piece and not a reproduction, adding significant value for collectors and historians alike.