Fritz Posted September 25, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 25, 2015 Had a nice find today, super nice kraut garde spike and this came with it, mask is in fantastic condition, still soft and even the breathing ballon is still present and soft, the hose is still supper flexible and all the accessories are there, cool thing is it's named to a guy from the 126th Infantry 32nd ID. Fritz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDermut99 Posted September 25, 2015 Share #2 Posted September 25, 2015 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted September 25, 2015 Share #3 Posted September 25, 2015 There are plenty of 32nd Infantry Division fans around here - WW1 & WW2. Then again all the divisions and units have their backers. Very nice item and it being named adds so much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Much WW1 Militaria Posted September 25, 2015 Share #4 Posted September 25, 2015 A soft mask is pretty rare in and of itself. A soft (or not broken off) balloon is unheard of pretty much. Figure 90% of ww1 masks could be used as building blocks! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted September 26, 2015 True, very tru, all the ones I've ever had were bricks. Here's some shots of the mask, completely suple, the ballon is suple and you can still read the stamp on it, the interior of the mask is like new. Fritz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted September 26, 2015 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Much WW1 Militaria Posted September 26, 2015 Share #7 Posted September 26, 2015 Fritz, That has to be the nicest WW1 mask I've seen in 50+ years of collecting WW1. That mask must of been stored in the most benign place with ideal humidity! Sure wasn't stored in a attic or barn. I don't know if most folks appreciate how rare a find in terms of condition this is! I have a box of bricks here, I take them out of the carriers to avoid wear and tear on the carrier. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted September 27, 2015 John, I honestly did not think a mask in this condition existed. Couldn't believe it when I pulled it out when I got home, just about fell over, total time warp piece. Fritz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Much WW1 Militaria Posted September 27, 2015 Share #9 Posted September 27, 2015 Fritz, I've seen them with the mask flexible, but the hose is usually solid, or the can is leaking charcoal, or something. The flutter valve/balloon is ALYAYS gone. You probably now own the best condition WW1 mask out there! John John, I honestly did not think a mask in this condition existed. Couldn't believe it when I pulled it out when I got home, just about fell over, total time warp piece.Fritz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted September 27, 2015 Thanks John, she's neatly tucked away. Fritz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted September 27, 2015 Share #11 Posted September 27, 2015 A great find...even better is that it is named...congratulations! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share #12 Posted September 28, 2015 Thanks Mike! Fritz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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