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Coal Scuttle Helmet

1900.83.0005B

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    Basic Information

    Artifact Identification Coal Scuttle Helmet   (1900.83.0005B)
    Classification/
    Nomenclature
    1. Science & Technology T&E
      2. :
    2. Armaments
      3. :
    3. Body Armor
    Artist/Maker None
    Geographic Location
    Period/Date World War I, 1914–1918
    Culture German

    Physical Analysis

    Dimension 1 (Length) 30.6 cm
    Dimension 2 (Width) 23.0 cm
    Dimension 3 (Depth) 16.5 cm
    Weight 1272 g
    Measuring Remarks None
    Materials Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Metal--Steel, Textile
    Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing
    Munsell Color Information Dark Olive Brown (2.5Y 2/2) -Metal Moderate Brown (5YR 4/4) -Leather Padding. Moderate Olive Brown (2.5Y 4/2) -Strap

    Research Remarks

    Published Description N/A
    Description N/A
    Comparanda N/A
    Bibliography

    Notes drawn from Robert Asprey's "The German High Command at War: Hindenburg and Ludendorff Conduct World War One."

    Artifact History

    Archaeological Data N/A
    Credit Line/Dedication Gift of American Ambulance Field Service, University of Illinois Section
    Reproduction no
    Reproduction Information N/A

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