Helmet, Flying, Winter, United States Army Air Service

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Physical Description
United States Army Air Service flying helmet; black leather exterior with brown caracul fur lining; chin strap with buckle; ear holes with leather covers; brow flap with caracul fur lining.
Summary
This type of helmet was furnished by the Bureau of Aircraft Production to World War I military aviators as part of their standard flying equipment.
Credit Line
Transferred from the War Department, Bureau of Aircraft Production
Inventory Number
A19190015000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Materials
Helmet Shell: Leather
Helmet Lining: Caracul
Dimensions
Clothing: 17.8 x 27.9 x 30.5cm (7 x 11 x 12 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19190015000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ecfcb458-1e6b-4921-972e-8ddeed9b582d
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