Germany, Rlb. A Vm40 Civil Defense Gas Mask United Republic of (NSDAP Gürtel mit Schnalle)

(NSDAP Gürtel mit Schnalle)

two-piece insignia in silver gilt with blue and white enamels

Grand Cross Badge attached to a sash

reported that Wellington aircraft

Germany, Rlb. A Vm40 Civil Defense Gas Mask United Republic of (NSDAP Gürtel mit Schnalle)(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