Hard to believe that in the age of mustard gas, maxim machine guns, trench warfare and heavy artillery, even the birth of the airplane, people still used armor. However, not so different than our modern day helmets, kevlar and bullet proof vests, or modern bomb disposal gear. Still, for some reason these old, authentic photos, hold a chill and a bit of the surreal dieselpunk feel to them. Thanks to vio9, Chris Wild and the Retronaut for these pictures.
WWI:
Armour
Michael Bradley - Time Traveler 