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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Military Helmet
Object Number
1992-11-6 a-c
Description
Three olive green metal helmets. Domed tops with flared bottoms. Metal star attached to front of helmet. Leather headband within helmet is sewn together with cotton thread. Attached to this band are three leather pouches that hold cotton cushions. Metal loops attached to inside of helmet hold leather band and padding on. Cotton chin strap is attached to these loops. Both strap and leather padding appear to hold helmet on head and are adjustable.
Comment
Brought back from the war as souvenirs by Wolcott Vaughn of Warren, CT. He served in the Phillipines.
Category
Date Made
ca. 1940
Dimensions
11" long x 9 1/2" wide x 6 1/2" high
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