Original U.S. WWI 80th Division Painted M1917 Helmet Shell - Machine Gun Company, 320th Infantry Regiment Accessories as there is no wear

as there is no wear to the suspension where the sweatband clips would have attached

especially after the introduction of combat troops in 1965

ornate trigger guard

The embroidered design is still in good shape

The lock is however quite worn

Original U.S. WWI 80th Division Painted M1917 Helmet Shell - Machine Gun Company, 320th Infantry Regiment Accessories as there is no wearOriginal Item. One of a Kind. There were very few American units of the First World War which painted their helmets before the end of the war. The 80th Division were one of these very few, painting their helmets with flashes akin to those used by British & Commonwealth soldiers, who utilized a variety of shapes & colors to signify their unit. This helmet was worn & painted by a member of the Machine Gun Company of the 320th Infantry Regiment, 80th