Dog-Ear Leather Football Helmet (1915-1920s)

Description

Past Time Sports fine hand made 1915-1925 Dog-Ear leather football helmet. The soft leather Dog Ear leather football helmet was one of the most interesting evolutions in football helmet history. This was a big step in the development in helmets and better protection; somewhat harder than the Flat Top, more padding was added and this became the workhorse helmet of the late teens early 1920s era. What is so great about this helmet is that many players still played in it with the flaps up. Hand-stitched and hand-sewn, heavy saddle quality leather, with an added antique patina, this helmet is a must for those who love the charm of the early game. Some offered more lining than others. It has an adjustable simple head harness on the inside that allows the wearer to set for more cushioning by tightening the lacing on the webbing bands.