BRITISH WWI TANK FACE MASK Woven in silver-grey thread on

Woven in silver-grey thread on standard black rayon backing

The front visor is of the double-ribbed type commonly seen on Luftwaffe officer and enlisted caps

we would believe size 58

It is very difficult to get the smallest size available

BRITISH WWI TANK FACE MASK Woven in silver-grey thread onA nice condition rare tank mask issued to tank crews at the beginning of the era of tank warfare in 1917. Its leather face covering is all intact and non rotted. The chamois backing is also good with evidence of much wear and use, with its chainmail and its series of head securing tapes. The official terminology for these masks was splatter mask, and were worn in conjunction with the new leather tank helmets to protect the tank crews from shards of