gas canister

[henna1]

Hi guys need some help, just got this canister but now wondering if it is original
hope some kind person will let me know
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Barry

[militarymania]

looks like a well-used original gas mask canister

[henna1]

Thanks , iam hoping it is from 1939 to 1945 period
Barry

[JPhilip]

Thanks , iam hoping it is from 1939 to 1945 period
Barry

Hello,
considering its features, i would say that it was produced between 1943 and 1945.
Too bad that most factory paint is gone.
Thanks

[henna1]

The pic doesnt do it justice heres a better one, would i devalue it alot if i repainted the canister ?
Barry

[militarymania]

no,,,in its present state,,any attempt at preservation would be welcomed

[Adrian Stevenson]

Don't repaint it, as that would remove what little remaining collector value this item has.

Preservation and restoration are two different things.

Cheers, Ade.

[qotd]

This is WW2. The D on the bottom indicates it was waterproofed/tight. I wouldn't, touch it, repainting it won't add value, I know I like having things in as found condition.

[henna1]

many thanks guys for your posts

[don_kihotis7]

It's subjective you can do whatever you feel right. If you have more than one you can repaint some and leave the rest as you found them.