{"product_id":"rare-original-british-world-war-i-tank-crew-splatter-mask-sheffield-manufacture","title":"Rare Original British World War I Tank Crew Splatter Mask – Sheffield Manufacture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rare Original British World War I Tank Crew Splatter Mask – Sheffield Manufacture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA scarce and original World War I “splatter mask” issued to British tank personnel during the early years of the war. Constructed of pressed steel with slotted eye apertures and a prominent reinforced nasal guard, fitted with a chainmail curtain to protect the mouth and throat. The interior retains its original fixing points for leather straps (now absent). Clearly stamped\/marked “Made in Sheffield”, confirming British manufacture in the nation’s principal steel-working city.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese masks were designed to protect early tank crews from spalling fragments inside thin-armoured vehicles such as the Mark I through Mark IV. Production numbers were limited, and few survive today outside of museums, making this an exceptionally collectible piece of early tank warfare equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are highly sought after by serious World War I and armour collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is commensurate with age and use. S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eolid overall, with heavy but stable surface rusting to steel faceplate and chainmail. Maker’s mark present and legible. Chainmail curtain intact and firmly attached. Leather harness missing, as typical. No repairs or restorations noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures 15cm x 20cm x 4cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 295 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56015992226175,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/BC2CB4D5-4A39-4D29-A518-19FCC4A87BAB.jpg?v=1757247951","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/rare-original-british-world-war-i-tank-crew-splatter-mask-sheffield-manufacture","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}