Original U.S. WWII Named and Personalized M1917A1 Kelly Helmet with Textured Paint - Complete Martini-Henry Accessories an exact scaled down example

an exact scaled down example

most likely from service use which is expected

there is some unknown dark staining that tells a different story on the chinstrap

This was the model that saw service throughout the Napoleonic Wars

Original U.S. WWII Named and Personalized M1917A1 Kelly Helmet with Textured Paint - Complete Martini-Henry Accessories an exact scaled down exampleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine, very nice WWII U. S. M1917A1 "Kelly" Helmet. The helmet is complete with the original liner, chin strap and the small leather skull pad that is often missing from these helmets is present. The shell has the original OD green paint mostly intact, including the textured "corked" exterior. The shell is stamped 8B in the steel under the brim and is still very clear. The brim of the helmet does show