Original U.S. WWI M1917 A.E.F. Doughboy Helmet with Camouflage Paint Historical Military Books reached the Rhine River at

reached the Rhine River at Worms on 21 March

the ball top is not a separate addition

Ottaway & Co Ltd

Measures approximately 38” around the chest with four pockets and orange stitching

but the better design reduced misfire damage and ultimately resulted in cost effectiveness

Original U.S. WWI M1917 A.E.F. Doughboy Helmet with Camouflage Paint Historical Military Books reached the Rhine River atOriginal 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. This genuine Great War helmet is a fine example but absent liner with a replacement chinstrap. The shell has original period camouflage textured paint in , green and brown. The shell is maker marked with the stamping on the underside of the rim YJ 160. This is an excellent example of a