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Description
MTC (Metal Transportation Corp), 529 LA Grief. Made of metal and fabric and in good, functional condition. The helmet was mass-produced by the US Military in 1917. Participant ID_00008, Object ID_00022
Keywords
Combatant, Military
Collection Site
Logan
Copyright
CC-BY-NC
Collection Date
4-9-2022
War Era
WWI
Recommended Citation
Bringing War Home, "1917 Brody Helmet" (2022). Bringing War Home Collection. 17.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/bwh_collection/17
Object Story
In 2017, the WWI helmet was gifted to the participant. Originally located in New York, it has since journeyed to Utah. It has since become a cherished symbol in conversations with friends and missionaries, serving as a steadfast reminder of the value of hard work. This meaningful gift was exchanged between two friends who served their mission in New York State and shared a mutual passion for history, particularly the First World War. Discovered in the loft of a barn during an estate sale near Watertown, its origins add an extra layer of intrigue to its already storied past.