Facemask, United States Army Air Service

Object Details

Physical Description

United States Army Air Service leather face mask; dark brown leather with olive green wool lining; brown elastic strap; leather strip with black snaps covers mouth hole.

Summary

This leather face mask was furnished by the Bureau of Aircraft Production to American military pilots during World War I as part of their standard flying equipment.

Credit Line

Transferred from the War Department, Bureau of Aircraft Production

Inventory Number

A19190003000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Overall: Leather

Lining: Wool

Dimensions

3-D: 30.5 x 1.5 x 20.3cm (12 x 5/8 x 8 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Record ID

nasm_A19190003000

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9cc900cb7-5aa7-460b-9cf2-80151a5a4803