WWII german Military Collectibles Price Guide

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WWII German Civilian Gas Mask -
The German government distributed gas masks among the general population in an effort to protect them in case of gas attack.

The example shown here is complete. It has the issue box. The mask and filter. Instructions sheets.

A gas mask is a mask put on over the face to protect the wearer from inhaling "airborne pollutants" and toxic gases. The mask forms a sealed cover over the nose and mouth, but may also cover the eyes and other vulnerable soft tissues of the face. Some gas masks are also respirators, though the word gas mask is often used to refer to military equipment (The user of the gas mask is not protected from gas that the skin can absorb).

This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German collectibles. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted.

One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German collectible worth?". A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the collectibles is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German items in the collector's market is illustrated.

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The issue cardboad box is of gray color. It has a series of impressions applied to the front. The information reads as follows: VFM. RL1-38/6. Vertrielo Gemab & 8. Luftschutzgesetz genehmigt. some of the information is enclosed in a rectangular shape.

The front of the instructions sheet shows a drawing of the mask with the filter on. The following words are written "DM 37. Die Deutsche Volksgasmaske".

The instructions include several drawings of a woman handling the mask and is accompanied with text that explains how to use the mask.

Many German items are currently being reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of the items. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of a german military collectible.

If you have an interest is seeing other collectibles of the Third Reich, you can do so by going to our WWII German Collectibles identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe), political, civil service, homefront and many more areas.

PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The value for WWII German military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.

Year	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017
Value	$60.00	$80.00	$100.00	$100.00	$100.00	$110.00	$120.00	$130.00	$140.00	$150.00	$150.00	$160.00
Availability	Common	Common	Common	Common	Common	Common	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium
Invest Grade	C	C	C	C	C	C	B	B	B	B	B	B

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MARKET ANALYSIS
Mar 1st, 2017
Germans items that were used at the homefront during WWII have become collectibles. The item featured here is getting hard to find. In general the appreciation has been moderate. Recently the value has began to come up some. It is expected that this trend will continue.

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