Original WWI U.S. Army 23rd Infantry Regiment HQ M1917 Doughboy Helmet Worn By US Marine - 2nd Division MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Once common

Once common

later discovered in the

The suspension system and leather sweatband appear as being complete and without damage

1820 hours

It was even polished to give it a lovely bright steel finish

Original WWI U.S. Army 23rd Infantry Regiment HQ M1917 Doughboy Helmet Worn By US Marine - 2nd Division MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Once commonOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of an original U. S. Army M1917 "Doughboy" helmet shell, which is marked on the front with a 3rd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division insignia. The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads ZD 214. This maker marking indicates that this is a U. S. produced shell, which is further indicated by the solid rivets used to retain the chin