Original U.S. WWI M1917 A.E.F. Doughboy Helmet with Camouflage Paint Historical Military Books pages 397- 401

pages 397- 401

The serial number indicates that it was built at Springfield in 1893

Battle pack & Suspenders (Y-straps) available separately

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 pages 397- 401Original 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