World War I Helmet, Gas Mask with the Original Carrying Bag and a Pack Frame.

Description

This listing is for one World War I helmet, one World War I gas mask with the original canvas carrying bag and one World War I pack frame.  The helmet is in good condition but the original liner is shot, although the original leather chin strap is solid and looks like it could be restored.  The gas mask has the original canvas carrying bag and is in quite good condition for being over 100 years old.  All gas mask straps are in good condition, the filtering canister has some light rust spots but it has about 90% original paint.  The plastic vent flap is broken off but is still there.   I can find no lettering on the gas mask.  There is a small printed note in with the gas mask reading "Part of the estate of Private Chester C. Jefferson, U.S. Army, WWI."  The canvas carrying bag is in good condition, showing light overall wear, but one of the two carrying straps is cut about 3/4 of the way thru. I can find no lettering on the carrying bag. The pack board measures 16" wide by 23" tall and is in good condition with a metal framework and complete original shoulder straps and other leather straps, and they look like they could all be restored.  It has a functioning hinged "shelf" at the back to support the load, and the canvas cover on the "shelf" shows only light wear.   There are two small leather belts with original buckles at the bottom rear of the pack for a missing belt that would help to secure the pack.  I can find no lettering on the pack frame.  The gas mask was originally in the canvas bag but since is quite a tight fit it will be sent separated from the bag in order to minimize damage.  These items were all obtained from the same source who assured me that they are all of WW I vintage, and they all show moderate wear, but consider that they are all over 100 years old.