Stunning named M38 gasmask to Knights Cross bearer Oberst Warnecke

Superb and unique opportunity to acquire a named gasmask to the Ritterkreuzträger Oberst Friedrich Warnecke. The gasmask is a textbook 1939 dated example with the early tall canister with its original straps, spring, cloth and spare lenses. The mask and the canister are both numbered 1 which is textbook for the highest ranking officer in a unit as he was the first to receive equipment and uniforms from the Zeugmeister and is on the top of the Stammrolle. The gasmask and its canister are both in near mint condition which is also logical for an item that was most probably kept in the regimental staff car. Superb and rare opportunity to buy an item nominal to a knights cross bearer!