Helmet
Object number2011.127.132
Manufacturer
Bell
Manufacturer
Paulson Manufacturing Corporation
Datec. 1979
OriginUnited States of America
MediumPlastic, leather?, styrofoam, foam padding, nylon, rubber
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionBlack plastic police motorcycle helmet with clear, pivoting face visor. Leather(?) ear and neck cover with seven holes over each ear. Nylon chin strap with plastic buckle.Dimensions9 x 41 in. (22.9 x 104.1 cm)InscriptionsUnder front of helmet "FERRETTI ZONE 6 3180".
MarksOn one side of visor reads: "MODEL / IMI8-L12F1 / 6 1/2 X 19 X .125 / LEXAN".
On other side of visor reads: "PAULSON / MADE IN U.S.A. / MEETS Z87.1 / 1979".
Next to that reads: "NOT WARRANTED / SHATTER PROOF".
On buckle reads: "PAT. NO. 4, 559, 679".
Historical NotesPart of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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