Original U.S. WWII M1917A1 Kelly Helmet with Textured Paint & Chinstrap Receiver Top Cover and never had one installed

and never had one installed

The paper backing itself still has part of the original markings

when the first two to be completed were operated by a special unit

Overall Length: 13 inches

The CSS Shenandoah eventually arrived back in Mersey

Original U.S. WWII M1917A1 Kelly Helmet with Textured Paint & Chinstrap Receiver Top Cover and never had one installedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine very nice condition 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. 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 attractive