A Shrapnel-Proof Helmet & its Uses
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A Shrapnel-Proof Helmet & its Uses
A SHRAPNEL-PROOF HELMET & ITS USES. Trying to entice the farmers hen to lay an egg for his breakfast. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889
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1889 386202 Acting Ambulance Born Breakfast Corps Entice Gibson Herbert Northumbrian Proof Regiments Sergeant Shrapnel Trying Uses
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the chaos and danger of the Western Front during World War I, the importance of protection was paramount. In this evocative image, 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson of the 1st Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, dons a shrapnel-proof helmet as he attempts to coax a hen to lay an egg for his breakfast. Born in September 1889, Gibson and his comrades faced the unimaginable horrors of the Great War, with the constant threat of shrapnel and other projectiles looming over their heads. The shrapnel-proof helmet, a vital piece of equipment during this time, was designed to shield soldiers from the devastating effects of exploding shrapnel. Made from lightweight steel and lined with felt, these helmets were a bulwark against the relentless barrage of projectiles that rained down from the skies. Despite the ever-present danger, moments of normalcy and routine were essential for the soldiers' morale. Gibson's attempt to secure a fresh egg for his breakfast is a poignant reminder of the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. The helmet, a symbol of protection and survival, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the military during this pivotal period in history.
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