Helmet, Flying, Protective, French Air Service
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Object Details
- Manufacturer
- Roold
- Physical Description
- French Air Service protective flying helmet; brown painted oilcloth covers protective cork shell; khaki cotton chin straps with white cotton lining; dark brown protective ear pads with brass centers; brown short brim in front.
- Summary
- The Roold protective flying helmets were standard issue to French pilots during World War I. They are made from a light weight cork, covered with an oilcloth, and then painted brown.
- Credit Line
- Donated by Sternheimer Brothers
- Inventory Number
- A19330055000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
- Materials
- Cork
- Oilcloth
- Cotton
- Plastic
- Brass
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 14 x 27.9 x 25.4cm (5 1/2 x 11 x 10 in.)
- Country of Origin
- France
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19330055000
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv959cf250b-c2ea-45af-a228-49e7d12e0bd8
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