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German officer’s helmet

Deutsches Heer1914/1918

Kansas Historical Society

Kansas Historical Society
Topeka, United States

Soldiers commonly collected “souvenirs” while fighting in Europe during World War 1. Captain James C. Hughes found this German officer’s helmet on the battle front near Les Eparges, France.

Hughes, a Kansan, is among a select number of soldiers who served in a major military expedition as well as two world wars. As a photographer took more than 600 images documenting his time at the Mexican border in 1916 and in Europe during 1919. As a Japanese prisoner of war in World War II, Hughes kept a daily diary and, upon liberation, brought home items from his imprisonment. He and his family donated most of these items to the Kansas Museum of History.

More information at: https://www.kshs.org/kansapedia/james-clark-hughes/19881

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  • Title: German officer’s helmet
  • Creator: Deutsches Heer
  • Date Created: 1914/1918
  • Location Created: Germany
  • Subject Keywords: James C. Hughes, Hughes, World War I, WWI
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