Korean War era U. S. Marine helmet

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Korean War era U. S. Marine helmet

Entry/Object ID

634

Description

Korean War era U. S. Marine helmet ("steel pot") with helmet liner and camouflage cover. Helmet has straps and buckle for clipping under chin. Helmet liner has "A. F. SAGER" stencilled on front twice. Camouflage cover has "COVER, HELMET, CAMOUFLAGE CONTRACT NO. 9005-8415-201-6833 stencilled on it. Cover has slits for adding vegetation. Helmet liner has leather and cloth suspension system for comfort of wearing.

Acquisition

Accession

281

Source or Donor

Wiltshire, James L. (Dixie)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Material

Metal