Continuing in my effort to add appropriate items to this display, I pulled this gas mask out of my collection. It needs correct straps but is a '42 dated example with an interesting repaint suggesting it was re-issued. The original paint is a lighter Feldgrau while the newer paint is a much darker green. The only thing I did was clean off the light rust on the exposed metal. It looked a bit like a relic but is in rather good condition. The bare metal now resembles wear instead of age. Neil
The mess tin arrived. It appears to be perfect for this display. L&SL 42 lid and L&SL 41 bottom. After taking photos I noticed there are initials on the top and bottom. It looks Pb but hard to tell. There was some speculation the paint may have been a camo pattern but it just appears to be discoloration from heat. Just a few more items to go now.
Just arrived from FJM - with chocolate candy. Thanks Frederik! This will be part of the display. Just a few more pieces to go. NH
Looks barely used Neil! .... a rare item, nice!
" I'm putting off procrastination until next week "
It has wear for sure. But , it is in great shape and is really a great example of Presstoff. I wanted to make sure I had some of this material represented in the final display. NH
Hey Neil,
Just a question on the jacket - what are the marks on the sleeve? Repairs ... or was something once sewn on?
And why have the litzen got the green backing of a M36? was there a transition between that and the M43? ( remember, I'm NOT a uniform guy )
Dan
" I'm putting off procrastination until next week "
Right sleeve is a tear that was repaired. The Litzen look to be original factory sewn. I can only surmise that stocks of insignia were used until they ran out. I will add some close up photos later. NHby Danmark
Looks like a great set, cant wait to see it finished, with a nice battelworn helmet.
Got that already - a textbook DD re-issue. NH
...and the other side. NH
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