Original U.S. WWI M1917 Refurbished Doughboy Helmet of the 78th "Lightning" Division U.S. Flags By tradition the British issued

By tradition the British issued watered down Rum known as 'Grog' to their seaman whereas the French issued Brandy (or Cognac as they called it)

when congratulated with the outcome of the war

The crossguards are nickel and in great condition

Cylinder scene still crisp and present

all snaps and other zippers function perfectly with the exception of two broken zippers- main and left leg pouch

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Refurbished Doughboy Helmet of the 78th "Lightning" Division U.S. Flags By tradition the British issuedOriginal 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