WW1 BRITISH CHAIN MAIL TANK SPLATTER MASK

WW1 British tank mask.
100% original from my personal collection of militaria built up from the best of what came over the door of the shop in the last 45 years..
Issued to British tank crewmen in WW1 to protect against splinters & bullet splash which were a constant hazard within the confines of Britains early tanks.
Leather covered metal plate with slotted eyepieces and chainmail face guard .
To the inner side of the mask , a soft chamois leather covering .
Correct handstitching where the outer covering meets the inner.
The two head ties are correctly stitched to the side metal D rings.
C/w with all of its leather face covering , inner chamois face lining & original ties.
Minor service wear .
Correct hand cut eye slits as opposed to the laser cut fakes .
The chainmail has a heavy zinc galvanised finish only seen on original examples.
V.G.C.

Code: 60608