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This leather face mask was furnished by the Bureau of Aircraft Production to American military pilots during World War I as part of their standard flying equipment.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Physical Description

United States Army Air Service leather face mask; dark brown leather with olive green wool lining; brown elastic strap; leather strip with black snaps covers mouth hole.

Dimensions

3-D: 30.5 x 1.5 x 20.3cm (12 x 5/8 x 8 in.)

Materials

Overall: Leather
Lining: Wool

Inventory Number

A19190003000

Credit Line

Transferred from the War Department, Bureau of Aircraft Production

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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