Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet of the 1st Infantry Division - The Big Red One Technical Books most notably by Colonel Wilder’s

most notably by Colonel Wilder’s Lighting Brigade of mounted infantry

A wrench is included for installation

especially during sieges when they were used by both attackers and defenders of fortified towns

Offered in very good original condition

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet of the 1st Infantry Division - The Big Red One Technical Books most notably by Colonel Wilder’sOriginal 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