Germany, Heer. An M30 Gas Mask and Canister, Owner-Attributed Example

(Wehrmacht Gasmaske M30 und Tornister). A well-preserved Wehrmacht M30 gas mask, constructed of olive-drab rubberized canvas with eyepieces consisting of aluminum frames with transparent lenses, retaining all elasticized straps and buckles, fitted with an olive-drab painted magnetic metal filter and cover, the muzzle bearing a raised code of “BTC”, indicating manufacture by Honsel-Werke A.G., Meschede, with an illegible stamped mark visible on the filter case, accompanied by its period original canister, constructed of an olive-drab painted magnetic steel shell, retaining an integral canvas carrying strap, featuring a retractable lid with a spring-loaded strap closure, opening to reveal a compartment set into the lid retaining spare lenses in their original packaging, notably retaining a label bearing an owner’s rank and name of “GEFR. W. MEINECKE” and partially-legible unit attribution of “III. KOMP.”, the canister measuring 12 cm (w) x 27 cm (h), demonstrating some loss of paint throughout the canister resulting in minor surface oxidation, a rare owner- and unit-attributed example in near extremely fine condition.