Pickelhaube Helmet

2003.06.0001

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Artifact Identification Pickelhaube Helmet   (2003.06.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Body Armor
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date World War I, 1912 - 1917
Culture German

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 23 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 18 cm
Dimension 3 (Height) 16.5 cm
Weight 447 g
Measuring Remarks Largest Dimension measured at the brim. Second Largest Dimension measured from the knobs on the sides of the helmet. Third Largest Dimension measured approximately from the knob on the top to the brim. Weighed with acid free paper inside.
Materials Metal, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Textile, Pigment--Dye
Manufacturing Processes Dyeing, Forging, Inserting, Sewing
Munsell Color Information Dark Olive Brown (2.5Y 2/2) -Eagle (metallic). Purplish Black (10RP 2/1) -Body of helmet. Moderate Olive Brown (2.5Y 3/4) -Visor trim (metallic).

Research Remarks

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Dee Robbins
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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