USA WWI Experimental Deep Salade Helmet same makers mark

same makers mark

Due to overwhelming demand

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The original BeVo-Wuppertal manufacturer's mark is clearly woven into one of the turned ends

and in excellent clarity

USA WWI Experimental Deep Salade Helmet same makers markA 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