Uniform, Military WWI Helmet

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Uniform, Military WWI Helmet

Entry/Object ID

1549

Description

Material: metal, textile. Size: 11 7/8" W. x 13" L. x 6" H. Description: U.S. Army Uniform - white painted metal - red and white striped triangle inside a blue circle insignia painted on helmet front - gray webbed lining - gray webbed chin strap attached by metal loops on each side of helmet - chin strap buckle for closure.

Context

Waseca County Military - WWI. Worn by Gilbert Duitman. Donor is his sister. Private Duitman entered the service 25 May 1918. He served in France with Company C, 34th Engineers. The divisional crest of the 34th Division had a buffalo skull on it.

Cataloged By

pauline

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Uniform, Military WWI Helmet

Class

Armament T & E, Body Armor

Category

Tools & Eq for Sci & Tech

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

June 24, 1993

Update Date

November 21, 2024