M38 gasmask in short canister ID’ed to Hauptmann Pollin O., Fpn. 18462D – Panzer-Lehr-Division

Very interesting M38 gasmask in its original short canister ID’ed to Hauptmann Pollin O., Fpn. 18462D – Panzer-Lehr-Division. Interestingly the mask is named Oberleutnant and the label itself read Hauptmann which suggest he ranked up while having this gasmask with him! The gasmask is multiply named/marked and is a very interesting research project. The label on the inside of the canister reads: Stab II Pz. Gren. 7 Kp., Hauptmann Rollin O., Feldpost 18462D

18462
(Mobilmachung-1.1.1940) 3. Schwadron Aufklarungs-Abteilung 5
(1.2.1941-11.7.1941) 3. Schwadron Aufklarungs-Abteilung 5 der 2.
Panzer-Division
(27.1.1942-14.7.1942) gestrichen
(15.7.1942-24.1.1943) Stab II (Panzergrenadier-) u. 5.-8. Kompanie
Lehr-Regiment 901
(25.1.1943-31.7.1943) Stab II u. 5.-8. Kompanie
Panzergrenadier-Vers.Regiment 901
(1.8.1943-23.3.1944) 19.2.1944 Stab II u. 5.-8. Kompanie u.
Versorgungs-Kompanie II Panzergrenadier-Lehr-Regiment 901.