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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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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