Original U.S. WWI M1917 7th Infantry Division Artillery Doughboy Helmet - Original Paint and Liner German Documents & Books and 1 at Sebenik

and 1 at Sebenik

In place of the fourth (top) iron hoop there is a broad brass stepped hoop that fans out like in a large lip

it lacks the original wood scabbard which in this case is a good thing as unsheathed is displays at its very best

Seems to be in perfect working order

It matches and locks into the hilt

Original U.S. WWI M1917 7th Infantry Division Artillery Doughboy Helmet - Original Paint and Liner German Documents & Books and 1 at SebenikOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet with original liner and chinstrap, that also features original period textured paint in green brown. The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads 233 ZD. The solid rivets and heat lot number indicate that this is a helmet shell produced in the United States. The paint is in excellent condition both inside and outside