washbasin helmet

a washbasin helmet used by the U.S. Marines

Meaning

Noun

  • A style of soldier's helmet that looks the same or similar to the helmet used by the British Empire, Commonwealth and U.S. soldiery during World War I.

Origin

  • From the helmet's appearance, similar to a washbasin of the early 20th century.

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