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Makeshift Helmets of Egypt’s Protesters

Makeshift Helmets of Egypt’s Protesters

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February 7, 2011 12:00 AM EST

Anti-government demonstrators in Tahrir Square have improvised a fascinating array of protective head coverings

The Visor

Feb. 4, 2011Marco Longari / AFP / Getty Images

The Dent

Feb. 6, 2011Chris Hondros / Getty Images

The Robot

Feb. 5, 2011Marco Longari / AFP / Getty Images

Headgear

The protesters had been counseled in ways to construct improvised armor.Patrick Baz / AFP / Getty Images

The Crate

Feb. 4, 2011Marco Longari / AFP / Getty Images

The Rock

Feb. 3, 2011Hannibal Hanschke / DPA / Zuma Press

The Wok

Feb. 3, 2011John Moore / Getty Images

The Mixer

Feb. 7, 2011Patrick Baz / AFP / Getty Images

The Bucket

Feb. 3, 2011Emilio Morenatti / AP

The Duct

Feb. 5, 2011Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters

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