Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. Now this is a lovely find! This helmet is not painted for use with a specific unit but instead was used for training new recruits. The M1917 helmets that did not meet the required ballistic standards for combat were rejected. Upon rejection, these helmets had a hole punched in the skirt and a red stripe approximately 1 inch in width was painted across the helmet.
The paint is somewhat worn, and definitely shows use, but it has a great look and the colors are still easily discernible. The interior of the helmet has little of the original paint present. The underside of the rim is stamped ZE 9 indicating it was produced in the United States, and can be seen on the underside of the skirt towards the front though it is difficult to read. The solid rivets on the chin strap bales is another method of identifying the helmet as being American made. The liner and chinstrap is present and in worn, very delicate condition with material loss. The liner still retains the original top felt pad but is missing the paper label.
A wonderful totally original helmet shell with genuine original paint! Ready to display!
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