British WWI Tank Drivers Mask – Item 116974

Scarce and seldom found WWI British tank drivers face mask. Comes complete with its shammy leather backing and original attachment tie tapes. To front chain mail compete and leather in good overall condition for age. Similar example shown at the Imperial war Museum London.

Note:  These tank masks were issued to the crews on WWI tanks to protect their face and eyes from splinters which would break off of the inside of the tank when hit by shells.