Canister, gas mask

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Canister, gas mask

Entry/Object ID

2815

Description

German Army Gas Mask. Size - 4 5/8 " diameter x 6 3/4 " H. Material - metal. Canister painted green; cover has a metal ring securing it to can & 1 clamp for closure; 42 1/2 " L x 7/8 " W khaki heavy canvas shoulder or neck strap is secured to can around 2 metal loops, 1 buckle for adjustment; at bottom a strip of green (or dirty khaki) canvas strap with a leather end & other end has button hole; on bottom are 2 stamps, one looks like a year "1915", other is round with a "12" in it. Condition - slightly rusty, slightly dented, stained.

Context

Waseca County Military - WWII. Uniform, Military. Souvenirs. Collection of J.H. Santo of Janesville who served in the 28th Engineer Corps of the U.S. Army; #2811-2826, 2836-2837.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Canister, gas mask

Class

Regulative & Protective T & E

Category

Tools & Eq for Sci & Tech

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

May 26, 1998

Update Date

November 21, 2024