USA WWI Experimental Deep Salade Helmet These buttons have been secured

These buttons have been secured by a previous collector using a few additional threads through the shank to hold the under tab in place—this modification can be easily removed if desired

and the leather lining at the rear peak remains present

Brass trim is present along the front peak

A very nice condition all leather skull

with natural aging visible in the lower portion

USA WWI Experimental Deep Salade Helmet These buttons have been securedA 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