Original U.S. WWI Unissued M1917 Doughboy Helmet - Complete, Size 7 ⅛ Lewis Gun with a lovely "frontier worn"

with a lovely "frontier worn" style patina

which have removed part of the eagles wings and the swas

though the leather has degraded somewhat

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The back action hammer locks both function perfectly

Original U.S. WWI Unissued M1917 Doughboy Helmet - Complete, Size 7 ⅛ Lewis Gun with a lovely "frontier worn"Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which features original period OD Green paint and retains much of the original textured paint. This shell is stamped ZD 245 indicating it was produced in the United States, and can be seen on the underside of the skirt towards the front. The solid rivets on the chin strap bales is another method of identifying the helmet as being American made. The liner