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The U.S. government controlled almost everything during World War I. Factories that produced clothing were told by the War Industries Board that they had to make uniforms. Even toy makers were told that they couldn't use tin in their toys so that it could be used in making war materials like weapons.
A tin coverd hat was used in the war and was thre to protect the soldiers heads from any nasty blows and other things because the the metal was very hard and therefore quite heavy .
because there is a lot of tin in it! xD ^_^*
One Tin Soldier was created in 1969.
Actually Rin Tin Tin was awarded to Lee Duncan, a member of the RAF during WWI for helping to save a kennel full of German Shorthair puppies, along with a female Alsatian. The female was Lisette, both puppies named after the dolls the French pilots carried in their jackets for good luck. Lisette died on the transport ship back to America. I am a retired insurance agent and I insured Lee's widow, Eva and his daughter, Carolyn, and have some memorabilia from his movie career, gifts from the family. Rin Tin Tins litter sister was actually named Nenette after the puppets and she died shortly after arriving in the US. I would love to discuss Rin Tin Tin history with you and see some of your memorabilia.