Camo gas mask can from Obgfr. Arnold Schönrock KIA in Ruhrkessel

[hagen.191]

Sad story behind this two tone camo can i just pulled out of an attic in the Rhein area. Obergefreiter Arnold Schönrock died in Altenkirchen in March 26th. He was part of the 9th Panzer division. Can is dated 1944. His grave is still in Altenkirchen. I will try to visit the cemetery in Summer and take some pics.

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Defender of Remagen bridge

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[Mauser202]

That’s a really nice can, thanks for sharing. I wish I could read the article you posted. The rest of your collection is nice too.

Next to the German helmet, I think these cans are one of the most visually quintessential pieces of German kit.

[hagen.191]

That’s a really nice can, thanks for sharing. I wish I could read the article you posted. The rest of your collection is nice too.



Next to the German helmet, I think these cans are one of the most visually quintessential pieces of German kit.

Exactly my feelings! German steel helmets and gas mask cans are unique and the most important distinctive Features to other nations equipment. Fascinating and the reason why i am collecting both.

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[anmarlodz]

Intresting. The owner of the can was born in Poland ( in the Tzar Russian annexed/occupied territories ). So if he and his family had not left after 1918, than it looks like he was part of german minority in Poland ( and most probably was a part of Reichsdeutsche Volkslitse after 1939 ).

[hagen.191]

Intresting. The owner of the can was born in Poland ( in the Tzar Russian annexed/occupied territories ). So if he and his family had not left after 1918, than it looks like he was part of german minority in Poland ( and most probably was a part of Reichsdeutsche Volkslitse after 1939 ).

Great Informations as always. Thanks for that!

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[IanC]

What an interesting thread.

Thanks Hagen for posting it and also to Marcin for the Reichsdeutsche Volkslitse information.

[hagen.191]

What an interesting thread.



Thanks Hagen for posting it and also to Marcin for the Reichsdeutsche Volkslitse information.

Thank you Ian


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