Can anyone tell me whether this is of interest?

[cornishboy]

This is a gas mask in its canister.its is marked with 57,possibly the year.iv got my suspicions as to its origins,but would rather consult you to avoid any embarrassment.

[WW2Hunter]

Hi cornishboy,
The markings on the filter, is it marked A.B.L.?(Armee Belge, Belgisch leger)
If that's the case it might be Belgian, or at least the filter might be.

Regards,
Steven

[cornishboy]

Hi Steven
I believe it does have that on it.i can confirm when i next see it.Would you know if its worth much? Not sure whether to buy it or not? Thanks for your help,much appreciated.
Simon

[GasMasksUK]

Hi, its a post WW2 German GM-54, more specifically an earlier variant because of the type of filter thats included with it. As for the value, they are worth between £20 and £35, never seen one sell for higher than that.

Hopefully this helps

Thanks

Danny

[cornishboy]

Thanks mr gasmasks,i was hopeing you might answer the call,and of course your extreemly helpfull as ever:-)
simon

[WW2Hunter]

Hi Gasmask,
Could it be that the filter was a belgian post war production?
Or does the abreviation A.B.L. means something else in german?
I'm asking because the inscription on the filter matches belgian military markings.

Regards,
Steven

[GasMasksUK]

The same filter design was used on both early GM54's and French/Belgian ANP M51's so it could be a possibility that the filter has been mixed with a german mask and cannister due to their similarity. Simon, if you're able to get any photos of the filters markings that might be useful in getting a possitive identification

Thanks

Danny

[WW2Hunter]

Thanks danny for your quick and detailled response.
You realy do honnor your nickname.

Regards,
Steven