I’ve been a long time reader of the forums but have just recently made an account here. I’ve been a collector of gas masks for about 8 years now and I’m completely stumped on this mask.

A little background:

I received this mask a couple of years ago from a collector by the name of Viktor Ferrando. I was told at the time that the mask was a WWI Italian Tampone prototype. However, after receiving it and talking with a couple of other collectors we’ve come to the conclusion that it is not a Tampone prototype. The hardware is too complicated to be a WWI prototype and the mask does not make a seal around the face at all. The mask does not have any markings, and looks like it was modified over time (Some buttons with "combi" can be seen at the bottom. The carrier is stamped 1916 but I have no idea if it is the original container.

I’m completely confused as to its origin or purpose. If anyone has any information on this it would be much appreciated.

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I’m also trying to get information on my grand father (rank?, branch, dress items etc).

I appreciate it’s difficult to say much from pictures but I’m still learning so I’m glad of any help.

Please correct me if I’m wrong, this is what I’ve gathered so far. The breast eagle is that of a luftwaffenhelfer (which should be blue in colour). The district triangle looks to be Nord Niedersachsen, in white rather than gold? (I’m not sure of the significance of this)
I think it is early or pre war? I’m not sure of any details on the cloth and shoulder boards, DJ rather than HJ?
I’m not sure what cap he’s wearing in the second pic, HJ or luftwaffer

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This vwa is in a grouping that im looking to get.
I dont collect vwa and havent studied them. I will prob sell it on if its ok.
Can you help me if this is a good one ?

Thank you!

This vwa is in a grouping that im looking to get.
I dont collect vwa and havent studied them. I will prob sell it on if its ok.
Can you help me if this is a good one ?

Thank you!

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