Germany, Rlb. A Vm40 Civil Defense Gas Mask GTRexclude above laurel and oak branches

above laurel and oak branches and topped by a date og “17 MÄRZ 1863”

marked with a silver content number of “900”

measuring 128 mm x 120 mm

two Aviation Rescue Swimmer Badges (in gilt metal

marked "1/20 10K GF" (Gold Filled) on the reverse

Germany, Rlb. A Vm40 Civil Defense Gas Mask GTRexclude above laurel and oak branches(Reichsluftschutzbund Volksgasmaske VM40). A mint and unissued Reichsluftschutzbund (Reich Air Protection League RLB) VM40 gas mask, constructed of slate grey synthetic rubber. It features eyepieces consisting of aluminum rings with intact transparent plastic lenses. The mouth features a magnetic metal intact ring with functional interior flaps, accommodating a separate filter, itself constructed of an aluminum shell with pristine filter. Straps