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Article about: 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.

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    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.
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    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

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    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

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    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

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

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    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

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    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

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

    Regards,
    Steven

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