March 29th, 2011
Tank Mask‘Masks like this one were worn by British crews in tanks during the First World War. The leather mask is shaped to fit around the eyes and nose and the chain mail was used to protect against splinters from explosions as the tank came under fire. Life inside these primitive vehicles would have been extremely uncomfortable as well as dangerous.’ ~ Protective face mask, United Kingdom, 1917-1918) Via A London Salmagundi.

Tank Mask

‘Masks like this one were worn by British crews in tanks during the First World War. The leather mask is shaped to fit around the eyes and nose and the chain mail was used to protect against splinters from explosions as the tank came under fire. Life inside these primitive vehicles would have been extremely uncomfortable as well as dangerous.’ ~ Protective face mask, United Kingdom, 1917-1918)

Via A London Salmagundi.

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    Tank Mask ‘Masks like...one were worn by British crews in tanks during the First World...
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    *_* So cool. May need to make one.
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    This reminds me, I really want a plague doctor mask….
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    This is an awesome looking thing.
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