Liner, Helmet
Object number2015.45.1
Manufacturer
Mine Safety Appliances Company
Date1941-1945
MediumMicarta, leather, cotton, paint
Credit LineGift of Andrew E. Masich
DescriptionOlive green, plastic helmet liner with short brim at the front. Leather brow band on interior with olive green cotton webbing attaching it to the helmet.Dimensions6.25 x 8.625 x 10.5 in. (15.9 x 21.9 x 26.7 cm)MarksInside on center of crown is "31 / (MSA)".
"P.A.W.(?)" stamped on cotton webbing.
Historical NotesDuring World War II, Mine Safety Appliances Company retooled the shape of its laminated, plastic "Skullguard" helmet into what became the M1 helmet liner. MSA shared the patent and made millions of liners themselves.
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Mine Safety Appliances Company
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