Men's WWI Field Artillery Helmet

Name/Title

Men's WWI Field Artillery Helmet

Description

Helmet, metal, hand-painted in color with an American Eagle, American Flag and the letters "A.E.F."

Use

by Milton Thomas, as a member of the American Expeditionary Force (A.E.F.) of the Field Artillery during WWI.

Context

The A.E.F. was formed on July 5, 1917, and was commanded by General John Pershing. The majority or A.E.F. troops were stationed on the western front in France.

Collection

John Thomas

Acquisition

Accession

2005.023

Source or Donor

John Thomas

Acquisition Method

Donation

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Hat, Helmet

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Material

Metal

Color

Multicolor

Made/Created

Notes

Date: WWI

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jun 28, 2005

Create Date

June 28, 2005

Update Date

August 14, 2024