USA WWI Experimental Deep Salade Helmet and both front and rear

and both front and rear peaks are firmly attached with strong

"Stahlshutzhelme" offers an unparalleled insight into this iconic piece of military equipment

now faded with age

the liner has much original colour remaining

A very nice condition all leather skull

USA WWI Experimental Deep Salade Helmet and both front and rearA rare and highly distinctive example of the U. S. Armys experimental headgear from the final stages of World War I; the Deep Salade helmet represents one of the largest and most dramatic designs trialed during this period. This particular piece retains its original coarse sand textured painted finish, with the original steel liner band intact. The three pad liner system remains present with its original rexine inner pouches, though the interior pads