UNITED BRICKS PRINTED FIGURES United Bricks WW1 Military Minifigure French Soldier with Gas Mask. In 1916, the French military began experimenting with copying and upgrading the German GM15 gas mask. In January 1917, the upgraded MCG was adopted as the ARS, but issues with supplying made it so that the mask started to be delivered to the army only in February 1918. It would continue to see service in the French army even after the First World War with over 5,270,000 examples being produced. The ARS was carried in a metal can, similar to those used by the Germans. UNITED BRICKS PRINTED FIGURES United Bricks custom printed collectable minifigures are printed on genuine brand new LEGO parts using a high quality UV printing method. They make the perfect gift or addition to a collection, and are a great way to learn history through building and creating scenes. This product is not a toy. Not intended for use by persons 14 years of age or younger. Toy bayonet is sharp. Handle with care!