World War II helmet, probably German, which belonged to Lt. William Fish, 14 Bonwood Street, Newtonville. Donor says the helmet was given to her husband, Paul R. Whitworth, by Lt. Fish, most likely shortly after World War II when her husband was a teenager. Helmet is metal, coated with black enamel (?), having a shallow visor, leather chin straps, and leather liner. One chin strap is missing its buckle. Both sides of the helmet bear insignia consisting of a red-and-white striped triangle on a round blue background. Helmet liner is secured by two rivets on each side and one in rear. Liner has multiple flaps that point toward the center and are secured together at the tips by a piece of string that can be tightened to adjust fit. Liner is cushioned by two rectangular cork pads at front R and L. Liner is stamped "56" and bears handwritten initials "R F." Helmet is dented at front of top. Enamel has chipped away over dent and in other small spots.
