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Originally Posted by perezfan
Thanks Chris...
Hey, is there a name for the style shown at the :53 - :56 second mark? I have a Spalding just like this, and call it a "Tortoise Shell" (just because I heard a dealer refer to something of that nature many years ago).
Thanks again for the great website, and valuable info!
Mark
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Mark,
Just like the "executioner," the "tortoise shell" is a modern description of that style of helmet. Spalding started producing this helmet around 1929 and referred to it by Model number. The No. FWT (featherweight) was their top of the line head helmet in 1930, and was one of the first helmets equipped with Spalding's web strapping suspension inside the helmet. The No. T and the No. TL were similar models but with less expensive materials and features. See the attached catalog page from the 1930 Spalding Football Guide. Send me your email address and I'll send you a high resolution scan of the page.
Chris