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Protective face mask for tank crew, 1917 (c)

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Protective face mask for tank crew, 1917 (c)

This protected the face from splinters caused by bullets hitting the tank. Masks were not always worn due to the dark conditions and intense heat inside tanks during battle.

NAM Accession Number

NAM. 1959-05-55-1-1

Copyright/Ownership

National Army Museum, London

Location

National Army Museum, Battle gallery

Object URL

https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1959-05-55-1-1