Original U.S. WWI 5th “Red Diamond” Division M1917 Doughboy Helmet - Complete WWII it features a very compact

it features a very compact stock profusely inlaid with silver wire

Mid war production

and is well oxidized on the interior

which still has the maker mark on the back clearly stamped:

1944" on the label sewn on the inside of this high quality garment usually issued to officers

Original U.S. WWI 5th “Red Diamond” Division M1917 Doughboy Helmet - Complete WWII it features a very compactOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic, genuine American made Great War hand painted 5th Division helmet, which features a lovely painted red diamond insignia on the front. The 5th Division saw heavy combat in the St. Mihiel & Meuse Argonne Offensives. The paint is somewhat worn, and definitely shows use, but it has a great look and the colors are still easily discernible. The underside of the rim is stamped ZC 188 indicating it was