Name/Title
Detroit Police Riot HelmetEntry/Object ID
2011.34.1Description
M1 helmet, WWII with cork finish, painted blue, later fiber liner Had Riot Shield, but it disintegrated as these often do.
Named to "McCray 3744"
These helmets were issued to the DPD in response to the 1967 Riots. It is unlikely that any of theme were actually used at the riots.Cataloged By
Chris CausleyAcquisition
Accession
2011.34Acquisition Method
DonationClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
HelmetClothing Sex
UnisexMade/Created
Manufacturer
McCord Radiator and Manufacturing CompanyDate made
circa 1950 - circa 2000Time Period
Cold War, Vietnam WarPlace
* Untyped Place
Detroit, United StatesState/Province
MichiganCountry
Wayne CountyLocation
Location
Box
Box CD-3Shelf
Store Room 1 Shelf ARoom
Store Room 1Category
Storage
