Original U.S. WWII M1917A1 Kelly Civil Defense Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap Sales Many of these that we

Many of these that we get are almost unissued

The troops [of the 104th] in front of the village and on both sides attacked together

with a large Swas (Hook Cross or Swas) in the center of a white circle on a red field

This is a German first world war Bavarian Mannschaften (Other Ranks) brass mounted tin plate (not leather) helmet known as a Pickelhaube

and definitely shows some age related degradation and missing material

Original U.S. WWII M1917A1 Kelly Civil Defense Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap Sales Many of these that weOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a helmet originally made as an M1917A1 Kelly that was reissued and repainted at the outbreak of WW2 for use in the Civil Defense program. Overall condition is good with much original paint remaining, with a makeshift chinstrap and liner. The insignia is still mostly retained. A lovely example, ready for further research and display. World War II, which the United States entered after the Attack on Pearl