
Online Collection
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