Gas Cylinder

Place Europe: Western Front
Accession Number RELAWM04111
Collection type Technology
Object type Technology
Physical description Paint, Steel
Maker Unknown
Place made Germany
Date made c 1916
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Gas cylinder made from rolled steel. The cylinder is open on one end and is closed on the other. A handle is attached on one end for logistics. The cylinder is painted matt grey. There are no markings visible.

History / Summary

Gas cylinder of the type used by the German army during the First World War. The gas cylinder is of a generic construction that could be used for chemical warfare or the storage of non toxic substances.

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