Original U.S. WWII M1917A1 Kelly Helmet with Textured Paint - Complete German Military Maps indicating that it was produced

indicating that it was produced in 1891

hand grenades

this 'armed' condition was recognized by the elevated position of the fuse head

RECEIVING SET

as well as what looks to be a very worn Birmingham Proof mark

Original U.S. WWII M1917A1 Kelly Helmet with Textured Paint - Complete German Military Maps indicating that it was producedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine, very nice WWII U. S. Army M1917A1 "Kelly" Helmet. The helmet is complete with the original liner, chin strap and the small leather skull pad that is often missing from these helmets is present. The shell has the original OD green paint mostly intact, including the textured "corked" exterior. This example was quite heavily coated with cork, which has now worn through in areas, giving it an