Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Helmet |
Catalog Number |
1991.152.04 |
Date |
1960-1980 |
Material(s) |
Leather/Vinyl/Wire/Mesh |
Dimensions |
H-10 W-9 Dia-9 inches |
Description |
This is a Soviet or East Bloc tank crewman helmet. The shell of the helmet is made out of black mesh and has three strips of foam padding covered in black vinyl running over the top of the helmet with an adjustable Velcro strap located at the crown and the base. The front of the helmet has a black vinyl covered form pad running across front that extends down the earphones. There are two additional pads located on each side of the helmet. The earphones are covered in black leather. There are two adjustable straps beneath the helmet, and one is a chin strap. Chamois leather lines the interior surfaces of ear phones, straps, and interior edges of the helmet. There is a communication wire still attached to this helmet and it is secured by a band of leather. |
Notes |
This was donated by the 223rd MP Company, Kentucky National Guard. The 223rd. was part of 401st. P.W. Camp, A.K.A. East Camp Saudi Arabia during Gulf War. In there from January 26, 1991 to May 26, 1991. |
Collection |
223rd Military Police Company, Kentucky National Guard Collection |
Subjects |
Helmets Tankers |
Search Terms |
223rd Military Police Company Cold War Gulf War Kentucky Army National Guard Kentucky National Guard Russia Saudi Arabia |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |