MUSEUM - Special Collections — First World War Resources - Guides at The Catholic University of America

NMC 710 – Artillery Shell Casing (United States)

U.S. Army 37mm shell casing from World War I with etchings of a male figure, the word “RED,” and a rose.

Donor: Rev. P. Rulquin, S.M.

Documentation: Entry in Catholic University Bulletin dated February 1923, p.11; Catholic University Museum Accession Register.

NMC 713 – Helmet, Military (German)

German World War I steel helmet, model M16 or M18.

Donor: Msgr. Léon L. DuBois.

Documentation: Letters from Msgr. DuBois; Catholic University Bulletin, March 1918 (p.48), April 1921 (p. 68); Catholic University Museum Accession Register.

NMC 714 – Helmet, Military (German)

German World War I steel helmet, model M16 or M18, includes liner and chin strap.

Donor: Msgr. Léon L. DuBois.

Documentation: Letters from Msgr. DuBois; Catholic University Bulletin, March 1918 (p.48), April 1921 (p. 68); Catholic University Museum Accession Register.

NMC 715 – Helmet, Military (German)

German World War I “Spike” (Pickelhaube) helmet, model 1914-1916.

Donor: Msgr. Léon L. DuBois.

Documentation: Letters from Msgr. DuBois; Catholic University Bulletin, March 1918 (p.48), April 1921 (p. 68); Catholic University Museum Accession Register.

NMC 716 – Gas Mask (French)

French gas mask made of canvas and cotton cloth, and painted tar/rubber.

Donor: Msgr. Léon L. DuBois.

Documentation: Letters from Msgr. DuBois (see folder for NMC 713); Catholic University Bulletin, March 1918 (p.48), April 1921 (p. 68); Catholic University Museum Accession Register.

NMC 717 – Gas Mask (French)

See information for NMC 716.

NMC 718 – Knife (French)

French World War I dagger issued to a tank crewmember (tip broken off).

Donor: Msgr. Léon L. DuBois.

Documentation: Letters from Msgr. DuBois (see folder for NMC 713); Catholic University Bulletin, March 1918 (p.48), April 1921 (p. 68); Catholic University Museum Accession Register.

NMC 720 – Rifle Stock (German)

German Army Mauser Rifle Stock. The stock is broken off at the breech, all metal parts are missing.

Donor: Msgr. Léon L. DuBois.

Documentation: Letters from Msgr. DuBois (see folder for NMC 713); Catholic University Bulletin, March 1918 (p.48), April 1921 (p. 68); Catholic University Museum Accession Register.

NMC 721 – Pen and Pencil Holder

Pen and Pencil Holder fashioned from shell casing.

Donor: Msgr. Léon L. DuBois.

Documentation: Letters from Msgr. DuBois (see folder for NMC 713); Catholic University Bulletin, March 1918 (p.48), April 1921 (p. 68); Catholic University Museum Accession Register.

NMC 722 – Fragment of Crucifix

Fragment of crucifix from the church of Lisse, France.

Donor: Msgr. Léon L. DuBois.

Documentation: Letters from Msgr. DuBois (see folder for NMC 713); Catholic University Bulletin, March 1918 (p.48), April 1921 (p. 68); Catholic University Museum Accession Register.

NMC 729 – Canteen (Austrian)

Austrian infantryman’s canteen with original cork, captured in the Argonne forest during World War I.

Donor: Sergeant M. J. Keyes.

Documentation: University Museum Accession Register.

NMC 730 – Pip (French)

Brass auto heater and lamp, called a “Pip.” Used during World War I in France by the French Army.

Donor: Msgr. Léon L. DuBois.

Documentation: Letters from Msgr. DuBois (see folder for NMC 713); Catholic University Bulletin, March 1918 (p.48), April 1921 (p. 68); Catholic University Museum Accession Register.

NMC 731 – Insignia (French)

French Army Tank Division Arm Insignia. Worn by Msgr. Dubois.

Donor: Msgr. Léon L. DuBois.

Documentation: Letters from Msgr. DuBois (see folder for NMC 713); Catholic University Bulletin, March 1918 (p.48), April 1921 (p. 68); Catholic University Museum Accession Register.

NMC 732 – Tokens (French)

Tokens issued to French Army soldiers for use at commissaries.

Donor: Msgr. Léon L. DuBois.

Documentation: Letters from Msgr. DuBois (see folder for NMC 713); Catholic University Bulletin, March 1918 (p.48), April 1921 (p. 68); Catholic University Museum Accession Register.

NMC 733 – Cigar/Cigarette Lighter (French)

Cigar/cigarette lighter crafted from a bullet.

Donor: Msgr. Léon L. DuBois.

Documentation: Letters from Msgr. DuBois (see folder for NMC 713); Catholic University Bulletin, March 1918 (p.48), April 1921 (p. 68); Catholic University Museum Accession Register.

NMC 734 – Cartridge Casing, Engraved

Brass cartridge casing engraved with ornaments and the word “souvenir.”

Donor: Msgr. Léon L. DuBois.

Documentation: Letters from Msgr. DuBois (see folder for NMC 713); Catholic University Bulletin, March 1918 (p.48), April 1921 (p. 68); Catholic University Museum Accession Register.

NMC 735 – Bell

Bell created from cartridge casing and bullet (as ringer), all brass and copper.

Donor: Unknown.