{"product_id":"wwii-german-vm37-civilian-gas-mask-set-volksgasmaske-w-filter-box-and-instructions","title":"WWII German VM37 Civilian Gas Mask Set (Volksgasmaske) w\/ Filter, Box, and Instructions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman VM 37 (Volksgasmaske 37)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e civilian gas mask set dating to the pre-war and World War II era. Introduced in 1937, the Volksgasmaske (“People’s Gas Mask”) was issued and sold to German civilians as part of the nation’s extensive civil defense preparations. These masks were intended to provide basic protection against chemical warfare agents during air raids and were commonly carried by civilians throughout the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example includes the original green rubberized mask body, threaded filter canister, original cardboard storage carton, and the highly desirable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Die Deutsche Volksgasmaske – Gebrauchsanweisung”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e instruction booklet. The filter canister retains wartime markings, including a visible Luftschutz-era eagle acceptance stamp. Complete sets with original paperwork are becoming increasingly difficult to locate, particularly when still accompanied by their period storage box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe VM 37 is an iconic piece of German home-front history and makes an excellent display item for collectors of WWII militaria, civil defense equipment, Luftschutz artifacts, or wartime German memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII-era VM 37 civilian gas mask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes original filter canister\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes original instruction booklet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes original storage carton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMask remains pliable but shows age-related wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox exhibits significant storage wear and edge damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstruction sheet shows folding, staining, and age toning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold strictly as a historical collectible; filter not intended for use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43119728197709,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/7706C4E5-9DA7-4A3E-9BF4-70505447C027.jpg?v=1781299097","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-german-vm37-civilian-gas-mask-set-volksgasmaske-w-filter-box-and-instructions","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}