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I'm guessing it was a sort of luck charm. The symbols on the cards could represent the soldier in some way. Or, maybe it was some way to identify certain people in your unit. Or yet again it couldve just been a wartime "fad" just the thing to do at the time. I do know for a fact that the Ace of Spades is the Death Card in which the hardest soldiers might wear.
What else can I help you with?
What did soldiers wear in World War 1?
Very little or none at all apart from steel helmets
What armor did soldiers wear in World War 1?
Very little or none at all apart from steel helmets
How did ww2 US Army soldiers keep their helmets on without wearing their chin straps?
During training, many commanding officers required their soldiers to wear the helmets with the chin straps attached under their chins. Veterans at the front learned to wear the helmets without the chin straps. If an explosion went off next to them, the helmet would catch the concusion and try to fly off. If the chin strap was attached, they felt that it would break your neck.
Why did they wold war 1 wear helmets?
I'll answer the question when I can understand it. Does this person mean "why did they wear helmets in WWI" or something else? The reason for wearing helmets dates back to Medieval times, when it was thought that wearing some sort of armour would protect people from swords, arrows and other war instruments. By the time the C20th had arrived, helmets had slimmed down considerably, compared to their Medieval ancestors. And, of course, they did very little to protect the wearer.
What did the men in world war 2 wear?
helmets, clothes, and held guns.
Why don't the leaders of squads using gas masks wear helmets?
Not all gas masks are compatible with helmets, so some soldiers forgo helmets to wear their masks.
When did British soldiers begin to wear helmets in World War I?
They wore helmets long before world war 1.
Did Redcoat soldiers used to wear helmets?
Redcoat soldiers, primarily associated with the British Army during the 18th and early 19th centuries, typically did not wear helmets as part of their standard uniform. Instead, they wore tricorn hats or cocked hats, which were more common at the time. However, some specific units and periods did see variations, such as light infantry and cavalry soldiers who might wear headgear like shakos or other types of helmets. Overall, helmets were not a standard feature of the Redcoat uniform.
Why did soldiers wear leather helmets inside tanks?
Soldiers wore leather helmets inside tanks for protection against head injuries caused by bumps and jolts during movement. The helmets helped cushion the impact and reduce the risk of injury.
Why do Romans wear helmates?
Like all soldiers in all ancient armies, Roman soldiers wore helmets to protect their heads
What type of cloths did soldiers wear?
The type of armor Egyptian soldiers wore consisted of helmets, scales, gloves, and protective shields.
What did soldiers wear in World War 1?
Very little or none at all apart from steel helmets
How many motorcyclists wear helmets?
all motorcyclists wear helmets, squids don't wear helmets.
What type of clothing did Egyptian soldiers wear?
The type of armor Egyptian soldiers wore consisted of helmets, scales, gloves, and protective shields.
What armor did soldiers wear in World War 1?
Very little or none at all apart from steel helmets
Why do girl lacrosse players have to wear goggles?
they have to wear goggles because they dont want to wear helmets so they wear goggles. they need some sort of protection and the girls arent into wearing helmets hence the goggles.
Do sihks have to wear crash helmets?
Sikhs do not have to wear crash helmets as part of there religion.
