Original U.S. WWI 80th Division Painted M1917 Helmet Shell - Machine Gun Company, 320th Infantry Regiment Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts It is dated September 12

It is dated September 12

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Original U.S. WWI 80th Division Painted M1917 Helmet Shell - Machine Gun Company, 320th Infantry Regiment Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts It is dated September 12Original 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