Original U.S. WWI M1917 5th Aero Observation Squadron Painted Doughboy Helmet British Antique Guns indicating final inspection in 1888

indicating final inspection in 1888

has three parts: a white rectangular background

complete with belt-hanger

the McClellan was first introduced before the Civil War and had changed little over the years

and retired as a colonel in the Reserves

Original U.S. WWI M1917 5th Aero Observation Squadron Painted Doughboy Helmet British Antique Guns indicating final inspection in 1888Original Item: One of a kind. This is a rare and unique hand painted helmet for the 5th Aero Reconnaissance Squadron in World War One. It features a sky blue painted shell with a red painted rim around the skirt. The dome has a red, blue and white roundel painted on top. The front of the helmet has the words Le Valdahon painted in white with red trim. Le Valdahon is for Valdahon Airfield at Camp du Valdahon in Doubs, France. The camp opened in 1907 as