Original U.S. WWI Named M1917 5th Infantry Division Doughboy Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap - Red Diamond Japanese Uniforms The interior displaying typical 1770's

The interior displaying typical 1770's wrought iron hinges secured by hand made iron nails

Ware shows an approximate manufacture date of July 1864 for serial numbers 83

The Grand Old Lady Of No Man

this appears to be taken in the vicinity of where they were present on the Mexican Border

Original U.S. WWI Named M1917 5th Infantry Division Doughboy Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap - Red Diamond Japanese Uniforms The interior displaying typical 1770'sOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, with original liner, that also features original period OD Green paint. The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads ZG 42. The solid rivets and heat lot number indicate that this helmet shell was produced in the United States. The paint is well retained on the shell, though the exterior looks to have been repainted