Uniform

Name/Title

Uniform

Entry/Object ID

2015.23.5

Description

Uniform helmet of Robert LaForge, olive-drab steel, Model-1917 (British design), rim welded to edge of an "inverted bowl," most of chin strap missing past bales (would have fastened with sliding buckle), cotton twine interior mesh covered by black oil cloth and surrounded by circular piece of leather that held tubular pieces of rubber hose for cushioning, felt pad in interior top, paper tag marked "TIGHTEN CORD / AND remains at center interior, inside front rim marked "2G37" [heat temperature number], manufacturer unknown, 5"h x 11 3/8"w x ?"d, 1917.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Unknown

Notes

Date: 1917 c.

Dimensions

Height

5 in

Width

11-3/8 in