In this photograph, taken in December 1918, we see a steel helmet being manufactured during World War I. It is the second operation in the manufacturing process and is marked as subject number 54424 AU. This image is from the Ordnance Department and gives us a factual glimpse into the production of these helmets during the war.

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Size: 8539px × 5779px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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