The United States Army Air Forces developed protective flak jackets and helmets during the Second World War. The jacket has overlapping manganese steel plates. They are shatterproof, strong and relatively light.

Second World War Flak Jacket and Helmet
Made in the United States
1939–1945
Canadian War Museum 20020045-333 (Jacket), 19800020-312 (Helmet)

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