Henry Flint wore this helmet in World War I (1914-1918), when he fought as a lieutenant in the 153rd Field Artillery Brigade of the 78th “Lightning” Division. Helmets became standard issue during this war, as an improvement to artillery shells caused spraying shrapnel and thus a need for better head protection.
WWI Helmet of Lt. Henry N. Flynt. 1917. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1958-14d/. Accessed on October 16, 2024.
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