M1917 “Doughboy” Helmet

M1917 “Doughboy” Helmet

American Studies, History, International Affairs, International Conflict Management, Biomedical & Health Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Military History, War, Military Technology

American World War 1 Helmet of Massa Gustave Adolf Svenson, modeled after the British Brodie Helmet. Consisted of a single piece of stamped 18-gauge manganese steel alloy and a wide brim. The exterior surface is paint mixed with sand, sawdust, or crushed cork to eliminate glare.

ID: Textured round olive green helmet with two-inch brim around the circumference. The outside of the helmet shows scratches and dents with areas the paint is chipped off allowing the shiny silver metal underneath to be seen. On the interior there is rubberized canvas where the head would sit with rubber stoppers around the edges to provide the wearer comfort. The chinstrap is missing as one of the metal buckles has broken off. Beneath the rubberized canvas there is a foam pad at the crown of the helmet.

Physical Dimensions: 11 inches long by 9.5 inches wide and 7 inches deep

Edward G. Budd Manufacturing Company, Sparks Withington Co., Crosby Co., and the McCord Radiator Company

Personal collection of Jason Fernandez, great-grandson of Svenson

Circa 1917

Nicholas Fernandez

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