The Tank Museum in 100 Objects: Splinter Mask (Patreon)

Conditions in the first tanks were appalling for the crews. Machine gun fire could cause a bullet splash to enter the vehicle, with the molten metal finding its way into the tank through gaps in the riveted armour or vision ports. To try and help protect the eyes of the crew, face or ‘splinter’ masks were issued to the crews. Discover more objects like this in ‘The Tank Museum in 100 Objects’ book: https://tankmuseumshop.org/products/the-tank-museum-in-100-objects