Name/Title
EnvelopeEntry/Object ID
1994.028.0122.3Description
small tissue paper envelope (badly torn) with German writing on the front. It has indentations/folds which exactly folow the size of the tokens listed below:
circular, vinyl-covered, yellow token
LENSES (SPARE) FOR M1917 ANTI-GAS RESPIRATOR: GERMAN
Physical description
Pair of matching circular lenses of transparent glass, complete within original grease-proof paper packaging.
History note
Issued as part of the soldier's anti-gas protection, to be used in conjunction with the service issue M1917 Lederschutzmaske and stored within it's metal container.
DESCRIPTION Late first world war gas mask complete with field grey carry tin and replacement lenses in original paper Tin has a short, tan cotton strap for wearing over the wearers shoulder.
replacement lenses are packed in celephane with "klarscheiben vor feuchtigkeit schutzen nicht wischen, nur am rande anfassen so einlegen" which translates to "Do not wipe clear discs from moisture protection, just touch at the edge to insert "SIZE172mm x 130mmOBJECT REGISTRATION D5/6-00147 KEYWORDS ww1, german, gas mask HISTORICAL INFORMATION Late WW1 gas mask WHEN MADE 1918 SIGNIFICANCE This item was worn by German soldiers to protect them against chemical weapons during WW1 INSCRIPTIONS & MARKINGS 27.Mal1918 on base of tin
"klarscheiben vor feuchtigkeit schutzen nicht wischen, nur am rande anfassen so einlegen" on replacemet lensesCollection
Benicia Historical Museum Collection