Factual Caption: "1918 body armor test conducted by the Ordnance Department at Fort de la Peigney, Langres, France. The heavy-weight armor, made of 27-pound No. 6 chrome nickel vanadium steel, was subjected to rifle fire at 200 yards resulting in an inch dent, fragmentation, and no penetration. Testing with a .45 caliber pistol at 15 and 25 yards showed no effect. This photo is not for publication, reserved for official use only."

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