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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