Scarce First World War tank crew face mask of steel construction with leather covering, attached chain mail and cotton retaining tabs.
N.B. This mask was formerly the property of John Henry Small, known as Jack. He was born in Neath, South Wales on 3rd January 1892. At the age of 14 he started work in the local coal mines, before joining up at the age of 23 in 1915. The now Private Small, went on to serve in the Tank Corps, until he was badly injured during battle. He was reported as missing, presumed dead, until quite remarkably he turned up many months later in a French hospital run by nuns. He had been badly wounded by shrapnel in the temple, which left him with a huge indent in his forehead. As a result of his injuries, he was medically discharged from the army on 10th August 1918 (War Badge No. 434254). After the war ended he returned to South Wales, recovering and returning to work as a miner, going on to serve in the Home Guard in the Second World War, before he passed away on 16th April 1951, aged 59. This mask has been consigned for sale by Private Small's Grand daughter.
Sold for £1,200
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Auction: Specialist Collectors Sale incorporating Classic Cars & Automobilia - Live Online, 29th Mar, 2022
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