Original U.S. WWI 1918 Model 5A Experimental Helmet with Liner & Partial Chinstrap - Only Dean Experimental Helmet to be Combat Tested Receiver undamaged and has taken on

undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance nicely ink stamped size 54

but no major damage or other issues

the plating on the brass frame is completely removed

officers attached their sabers to the near side of their saddles

This is telling women that the work they are doing is for the good of the country and that they will be honored because of it

Original U.S. WWI 1918 Model 5A Experimental Helmet with Liner & Partial Chinstrap - Only Dean Experimental Helmet to be Combat Tested Receiver undamaged and has taken onOriginal Item. Only One Available. From the outset of the war, the United States came to realize that its Brodie style helmet, modeled after the British design, insufficiently protected the wearer. To develop an improved helmet, the U. S. turned to Dr. Bashford Dean, curator of arms and armor at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City. In turn, Dean developed a series of 15 numbered prototype helmets. The Model No. 5, "was considered by Dean to be