An incredible original WWI First World War era Tank Corp driver's ' splatter ' mask. Steel and leather construction, with metal eye shields, and chain mail chin cover. Padded leather to the inside, and canvas head straps present. A rare and interesting piece of First World War history. NOTE: These masks were introduced in early 1917 to protect the crew from splinters caused by steel particles which flew around the inside of the tank as it was hit by projectiles.
An incredible original WWI First World War era Tank Corp driver's ' splatter ' mask. Steel and leather construction, with metal eye shields, and chain mail chin cover. Padded leather to the inside, and canvas head straps present. A rare and interesting piece of First World War history. NOTE: These masks were introduced in early 1917 to protect the crew from splinters caused by steel particles which flew around the inside of the tank as it was hit by projectiles.
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