Lot n° 250
Estimation :
300 - 400
EUR
France, 1st World War. - Lot 250
France, 1st World War.
Shrapnel mask used by tank crews, circa 1917-18.
British-issued regulation mask, consisting of rigid steel goggles with vision slits and a piece of chain mail masking the mouth, chin and cheeks. They are lined with leather and chamois. French tank crews would use them with their tank helmets to protect themselves from shrapnel during impacts on the armor. It comes with canvas straps for face support. Complete. (In its original condition (Tourangeau attic), with wear and minor accidents, dusty and slightly oxidized chain mail, in fairly good condition).
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