Probably one for the re-enactors and collectors among you, I have aquired a genuine 1943 dated Auer gas mask in absolute mint condition and i'm wondering what it is worth?
Marked as Size 3
The Exhaust valve? is dated 1943
Lenses are dated 1944
and the filter is dated 27.4.44
There are numerous marking inside the mask:
747 AS
G 168
770008 (serial number?)
The mask is in perfect condition, rubber is not at all perished. The filter has a tiny bit of rust but the paper label is fully intacted.
So the big question is; is it work anything or are they ten a penny?
Any info greatly appreciated
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I think that style of mask and filter were made for the factory workers, some really large factories even had there own style of helmets.
Shame the mask does not have its container.
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it really depends, i've seen one like that on the internet in it's original cardboard box and unused, priced at about £30-£40.
But saying that, some of them go for alot more in an auction house. The pricing on them can be pretty fickle.
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