Forest Green Metal Umpire Mask with Tan Leather

This is not a garment - it's a baseball umpire's protective mask, which is sports equipment, not clothing or fashion. · 1960s · American

This baseball umpire's mask features a distinctive forest green cage construction with tan leather padding and strapping system. The metal framework forms a protective grid over the face area, with horizontal and vertical bars creating rectangular openings for visibility. Thick leather padding lines the interior contact points, particularly around the forehead and chin areas. The adjustable leather straps with metal hardware allow for secure fitting around the head. The mask represents professional baseball equipment from the 1960s, when Emmett Ashford became the first African American umpire in Major League Baseball, marking a significant moment in sports integration history.