azyeoman Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 This photograph taken in 1918, shows employees of the New York Central Railroad at a celebration in Victory Way, showing off a pyramid of recovered German helmets in front of Grand Central Terminal. There are two cannons in the shot, one on either side; and there is a statue—possibly of Greek goddess of victory, Nike—on top of the pile. “Victory Way” was set up after World War I ended—captured German war equipment was displayed on Park Avenue just near Grand Central to help raise money for the 5th War Loan. Each end of Victory Way had a pyramid made up of 12,000 German helmets. The helmets were to be given away to large contributors to the 5th War Loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 woooooooow! I would have donated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 How much for a cannon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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