Collection Highlights
"A Visit from St. Nicholas"
Date:
1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Moore.1
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Luce Center
Helmet
Object Number:
1948.589
Date:
1916
Medium:
Steel, tin, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 8 in. ( 29.2 x 28.6 x 20.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: inside top of crown: "DAMASCHKE / 1916"
embossed: on front insignia plate: "MIT GOTT FÜR / KOENIG / UND VATERLAND" (on banner)
Description:
Blackened steel helmet with neck shield in back, narrow visor in front, and lantern-like spike on top; embossed tin insignia in the form of a crowned eagle with outstretched wings attached to front; black leather chin strap and light brown leather lining interior.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this helmet was acquired by General James Guthrie Harbord (1866-1947), Chief of Staff, A.E.F., U.S. Army, 1917-1918.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James G. Harbord
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
