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Papier-mâché snipers decoy in the shape of a human head   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Papier-mâché snipers decoy in the shape of a human head
Description
Dummy heads were a new innovation in World War One. They would be raised up over the parapet to draw out enemy fire. The angle of the bullet entry and exit holes could be used to work out enemy positions.
Date between 1914 and 1918
date QS:P571,+1914-00-00T00:00:00Z/8,P1319,+1914-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1326,+1918-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Dimensions height: 48 cm (18.8 in); width: 22 cm (8.6 in)
dimensions QS:P2048,48U174728
dimensions QS:P2049,22U174728
institution QS:P195,Q2024016
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Credit line Courtesy of York Museums Trust
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