Ministry of Defence, 1914-1918 | British First World War Anti-Splinter Tank Mask

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These extraordinary masks were conceived to protect the wearer from shrapnel whilst operating a tank.

For similar examples see those in the collections of the Imperial War Museum, London (Accession Numbers EQU 2153, EQU 2156 and EQU 1654). Also see an example sold; Special Auction Services, 20 September 2017, lot 731.