Artefact
Artefact
Display location
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, W1390
Place
Date
[1916-1918]
Associated Notes
Associated Event
WW1; 1914-1918
Associated Person
Associated Place
Period
Signature/marks
This helmet has been identified as a WWI Tank drivers'. The chain mail visor was to protect from metal splinters which flew off the inside when under machine gun fire (museum label/label)
Adjust net and tighten cord to fit the head" (label, information/label)
Media
Measurement Description
diameter (front to back): 330mm
diameter (ear to ear): 290mm
height: 150mm
Measurement Reading
Classification
Last Update
15 May 2023
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