Original U.S. WWI M1917 Helmet with Textured Paint from the New York 77th Infantry Division - The Lost Battalion Ordnance There area few areas of

There area few areas of light rust on the scabbard

who was captain Mustafa Isa of the Egyptian army to give such a nice gift to captain Hector MacDonald

It was based on a French pattern

Central adjustment dial and extendable brass Sun shades are now somewhat stiff

believed to be more suited to the long ranges of many Pacific missions

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Helmet with Textured Paint from the New York 77th Infantry Division - The Lost Battalion Ordnance There area few areas ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1917 was the US Army's first modern combat helmet, used from 1917 and during the 1920s, before being replaced by the M1917A1. The M1917A1 helmet was an updated version of the M1917 and initially used refurbished WW1 shells. The M1917 is a near identical version of the British Mk. I steel helmet, and it is important to note that when the US joined the Great War in 1917 they were initially issued with a supply of