Countess Helen Mörner, GB191423746A

Improvements in Bullet Proof Garments.

Image credit: Countess Helen Mörner (1914)

On November 11, 1915, Countess Helen Mörner of North Sydney, Australia, obtained a patent for improvements in bulletproof garments. Her design featured flexible steel bands arranged horizontally and vertically, which could be rotated by 90 degrees to enhance flexibility and protection while remaining light and comfortable to wear.

Date of Application: 8 December 1914

Date of Issuance: 11 November 1915

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Francesca Chiaradia
Francesca Chiaradia
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