Name/Title
HelmetEntry/Object ID
2001.25.4a-cDescription
Flight helmet and a corresponding case. The helmet is gold in color and features a blue decal reading "NAVY" above the visor. Additionally, there are decal wings positioned above the "NAVY" inscription. The helmet has a nose-piece that securely snaps into place. Each ear of the helmet is equipped with built-in earphones. The interior of the helmet is padded. On the nose-piece, there is an ink inscription that reads "Easton."
The case is constructed from canvas coated with a silver-colored plastic-like material. The ends of the zipper on the case are reinforced with green nylon strapping. Two handles made of the same green strapping are wrapped around the case for convenient carrying. Inside the case, there is an ink inscription that reads "Easton."Context
Worn by Frank Birch Easton, Jr. of Craftsbury, Vermont, as a pilot in the US Marines during World War II.Acquisition
Accession
2001.25Source or Donor
Easton, Frank Birch, Jr. (1916-2009)Acquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
HelmetNomenclature Sub-Class
HeadwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsMaterial
Metal, Cotton, Plastic, RubberRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Easton, Frank Birch, Jr. (1916-2009)Related Places
Place
Village
CraftsburyTown
CraftsburyCounty
Orleans CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America