Original U.S. WWI M1917 5th Aero Observation Squadron Painted Doughboy Helmet Empire Edged Weapons but soldered roundels were still

but soldered roundels were still applied

And it is also ink stamped ALLEN S

there are traces of the maker name and logo of E

The barrel length is 44 1/2 inches

Original U.S. WWI M1917 5th Aero Observation Squadron Painted Doughboy Helmet Empire Edged Weapons but soldered roundels were stillOriginal 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