Original U.S. WWI 6th “Sight Seein’ Sixth” Division British-Made Mk. I Doughboy Helmet with Original Paint and Liner Royal Air Force The brass alloy hilt does

The brass alloy hilt does not appear to have been gilt

The stainless steel rim is retained and still shiny

The metalwork still retains the original bright steel finish

The squadron left Italy in July 1945 and reformed at Sioux Falls Army Air Field

It left there for Courcelles

Original U.S. WWI 6th “Sight Seein’ Sixth” Division British-Made Mk. I Doughboy Helmet with Original Paint and Liner Royal Air Force The brass alloy hilt doesOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1917 was the US Army's first modern combat helmet, used from 1917 and during the 1920s, before being replaced by the M1917A1. The M1917A1 helmet was an updated version of the M1917 and initially used refurbished WW1 shells. The M1917 is a near identical version of the British Mk. I steel helmet, and it is important to note that when the US joined the Great War in 1917 they were initially issued with a supply of