Original U.S. WWI 1918 Model 5A Experimental Helmet with Liner & Partial Chinstrap - Only Dean Experimental Helmet to be Combat Tested Receiver This very smart brass constructed

This very smart brass constructed lighter is beautifully made and is the first we have seen actually representing two nations

Richard / U

Crete saw the use of camouflage-patterned canopies as well as white

Definitely one of the best bores we have ever seen on a Sharps

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

Original U.S. WWI 1918 Model 5A Experimental Helmet with Liner & Partial Chinstrap - Only Dean Experimental Helmet to be Combat Tested Receiver This very smart brass constructedOriginal 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