complete with a pair of Klarscheiben, short strap and the long carrying strap. All German Army personnel were issued with a gasmask, carrying canister and accessories and were required to have it readily available at all times. Fear of the potential use of chemical warfare agents made the gasmask and canister a constant companion of the German soldier through-out the war. The M30 gasmasks were produced in a rubberized canvas with metal fittings while the M38 gasmasks were produced in molded, rubber and were also equipped with metal fittings. The M38 canister is maker marked and dated 1941, The canister is complete with both the long and short carrying straps