Physical Description
Camouflage-lined army helmet with single strap. Two flechettes crossed in the front center of the helmet. On the side of the helmet are the names of the months from May 1969 to April 1970, written in ink and crossed through. A book of matches is tucked into the lining.
General History
This type of helmet is known as a "steel pot" helmet.
Date Made: ca 1968
User: Turner, Terry T.
Worn: Vietnam
Related Event: Vietnam WarPostwar United States
Subject:
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Exhibition: Price of Freedom
Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History
Credit Line: Gift of Terry T. Turner
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: 1999.0167.06Accession Number: 1999.0167Catalog Number: 1999.0167.06
Object Name: helmet
Measurements: overall: 8 in x 9 1/2 in x 11 in; 20.32 cm x 24.13 cm x 27.94 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-bb32-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_552840
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