Skip to main content Smithsonian Institution

Catalog Data

Materials:
Helmet Shell: Leather
Helmet Lining: Caracul
Dimensions:
Clothing: 17.8 x 27.9 x 30.5cm (7 x 11 x 12 in.)
Type:
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Country of Origin:
United States of America
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
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ecfcb458-1e6b-4921-972e-8ddeed9b582d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19190015000