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Bashford Dean between 1917 and 1918 as part of a series of experimental prototypes during World War I. Only 1,300 were made but were never sent to combat due to the armistice being signed. in 1918 and since it was not adapted for use only 1300 were This is a new made helmet by Ford Radiator and not a rebuilt WW1 Helmet. With the signing of the Armistice treaty, the Model 8 was When the United States entered World War I it had no steel helmet and was initially equipped with British Brodie helmets. Its failing was that it This very scarce helmet was one of the experimental types submitted to the government when the US entered WWI. I was planing on posting that myself 😀 Here are some photos of the M1 helmet found around 2002 (?) in the area of Peira Cava, This community is designed for collectors and enthusiasts alike to display their collection, discuss military history, assess if an item is original or a reproduction . When the United States entered World War I in 1917 it had no steel helmet. A worker attaches chin strap into the helmet. Bid now on Invaluable: WWI US FORD EXPERIMENTAL HELMET MODEL 8 from Milestone Auctions on January 27, 2018, 10:00 AM EST. This type is known as an experimental helmet #8, and approx. Bashford Dean, an American zoologist and armor expert The helmet was found to be comfortable to wear, and provided satisfactory ballistic results. Developed by John L. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914 The item "1918 WW1 Model 8 Ford Motor Company Helmet" is in sale since Monday, February 19, 2018. The benefits of Ford Motor Company began production of the Model 8 in November 1918, completing about 1,300 helmets. Rare WWI US Experimental combat helmet model 2 made by Ford Motor Based on the earlier Model 5 helmet, the Model 8 was designed by Bashford Dean and his team at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 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