Helmet, Military
Object number2010.23.1
Manufacturer
Steinberg Brothers, Inc.
Date1942
Mediumcanvas; plastic; metal; ink
Credit LineGift of Jeanne Flaherty
DescriptionCamouflage-covered military helmet. Green cotton strap and head liner. Brown leather chin strap. Printed in black on cotton webbing is maker's mark information and handwritten information on underside of brim.Dimensions8 x 10.5 x 6.5 x 11.5 in. (20.3 x 26.7 x 16.5 x 29.2 cm)InscriptionsHandwritten "X" on top of headband.
Handwritten in black on brim, "MIDWAY BATTLE / SAVO ISLAND 8/9/42 / SHIP SUNK" ; "TOMAINO".
MarksPrinted in black on cotton webbing is "HEADBAND HELMET UNIT / DLA 100-83-C-4378 / 8470-00-153-6671 / STEINBERG BROS. INC."
Historical NotesHelmet worn by Joseph R. Tomaino, who served in the Pacific during WWII and was on the U.S.S. Vincennes when it sunk in the Battle of Savo Island. Upon leaving the service he taught refrigeration in the Pittsburgh area and was also a key organizer of the Marine Corp Youth Fitness League. Donor Jeanne Flaherty was a neighbor of Tamaino.
Related institution
United States Marine Corps
Previous owner
Joseph R. Tomaino
Related institution
Marine Corps Youth Fitness League
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