A First War German Camouflaged Gas Mask - Named certificate_of_authenticity in gilded bronze (56x86mm)

in gilded bronze (56x86mm)

Accompanied by a black and white portrait studio photograph of him in uniform

where he enlisted with the Royal Montreal Regiment (Non-Permanent Active Militia) on October 17

at Tidworth

complete with full neck cravat in its Garrard & Co

A First War German Camouflaged Gas Mask - Named certificate_of_authenticity in gilded bronze (56x86mm)In steel, 17cm x 12cm, with full leather mask, lens, without filter. Painted in thick multicolour camouflage, with "Shwerdtner, Hermann Pran 20. ERS Batt. 5, H. 103 Nr T23, 1915" hand painted on bottom. Name also on chin strapping. Overall an interesting item, near very fine.