Original U.S. WWI 1918 Model 5A Experimental Helmet with Liner & Partial Chinstrap - Only Dean Experimental Helmet to be Combat Tested Receiver patriotic gatherings

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Richard / U

Collimated means that the shooters eye position is not important in using the sight

and the fabric is entirely correct for the period

Definitely one of the best bores we have ever seen on a Sharps

Original U.S. WWI 1918 Model 5A Experimental Helmet with Liner & Partial Chinstrap - Only Dean Experimental Helmet to be Combat Tested Receiver patriotic gatheringsOriginal Item. Only One Available. From the outset of the war, the United States came to realize that its Brodie style helmet, modeled after the British design, insufficiently protected the wearer. To develop an improved helmet, the U. S. turned to Dr. Bashford Dean, curator of arms and armor at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City. In turn, Dean developed a series of 15 numbered prototype helmets. The Model No. 5, "was considered by Dean to be