Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Intact Size 6 3/4 Liner & Textured Paint IMA Merchandise Government Printing Office in 1942

Government Printing Office in 1942

This slim hole extends 14 1/2" down inside the cane and we can only guess what was stored in there but possibly a stiletto blade of some sort

but no battle followed

All 16 patches appear to be original and in excellent condition

Between the arms of the cross is a laurel wreath

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Intact Size 6 3/4 Liner & Textured Paint IMA Merchandise Government Printing Office in 1942Original Item: Only One Available. This is an very good example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which features original period textured OD Green paint and is complete with all parts. This really is a good example of these helmets, many of which are now just shells, completely missing the internal rigging. The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads YJ 146. The solid rivets and heat lot number indicate that this