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Helmet

Object Name:
Helmet
Object ID:
1987.070.23
Place of Origin:
St. Charles, IL
Date:
circa 1945
Description:
Helmet, sun, of Col. Fred Wood, WWII. Molded press board. Beige exterior, green interior. Eagle (officer's) insignia pin on front. Attached interior headband. Printed on interior "MADE IN U.S.A. / Ha[stey' / T__PER / ST. CHARLES, ILL." Written on interior, "Douglas Wood".
Material:
Textile
Wood
Provenance:
Uniforms, equipment, and memorabilia belonging to Col. Frederick M. Wood of the New Hampshire National Guard's 197th Coast Artillery (AA), which served in the Pacific during World War II.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frederick M. Wood
Subjects:
Helmets
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