Original German WWII M38 Size 2 Gas Mask with Fe 41 Filter and Canister - Dated 1936 & 1940 U.S. Field Gear Also included is a hand

Also included is a hand written letter from Sladek which is undated but based on his comment in the letter (51 years ago) dates from 1995 or 1996

‘It was hit plenty of times

5a's engine problems and was promptly adopted as the type's standard powerplant

He became a close confidant of AH

The attached chin strap is in very good used condition

Original German WWII M38 Size 2 Gas Mask with Fe 41 Filter and Canister - Dated 1936 & 1940 U.S. Field Gear Also included is a handOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very good M38 German Gas Mask with many different makers markings. This example is complete with an original Filter and Carrying can, all with WWII Dates and markings. The filter is an FE41. The canister is in great shape and retains all of its original straps, very rare to see! The latch is also an actual latch and not the elastic style pulley type. The spare lens compartment still retains a lens, and the