WWI Helmet of Lt. Henry N. Flynt

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About this item

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.

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Item typePersonal Objects
Date1917
TopicMilitary, Wars, Battles
EraGreat Depression and World War II, 1929–1945
EventWorld War I. 1914–1918
MaterialMetal
Process/FormatMetalworking
Dimension detailsWidth: 11.25 in Length: 12.25 in Height: 5.00 in
Catalog #1958.14d
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WWI Helmet of Lt. Henry N. Flynt. 1917. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1958-14d/. Accessed on December 7, 2024.

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