Helmet, Flying, Winter, United States Army Air Service

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Object Details

Physical Description

United States Army Air Service flying helmet; black leather exterior with brown caracul fur lining; chin strap with buckle; ear holes with leather covers; brow flap with caracul fur lining.

Summary

This type of helmet was furnished by the Bureau of Aircraft Production to World War I military aviators as part of their standard flying equipment.

Credit Line

Transferred from the War Department, Bureau of Aircraft Production

Inventory Number

A19190015000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Helmet Shell: Leather

Helmet Lining: Caracul

Dimensions

Clothing: 17.8 x 27.9 x 30.5cm (7 x 11 x 12 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ecfcb458-1e6b-4921-972e-8ddeed9b582d

Record ID

nasm_A19190015000