Original U.S. WWI Rare 1st Model 1918 Experimental "Liberty Bell" Helmet - Excellent Condition Antique Winchesters Elements which were to become

Elements which were to become part of the 251st Air Defense Artillery were under control of the Regular Army's 47th Artillery Brigade (Air Defense)

Somewhat worn markings in front of the sight read-

We estimate that we have lost half our fuel

Guns such as this were used in the Arctic North when Walrus were hunted for their blubber oil and Seal for their fur when Seal Skin hats were the fashion

a very common phrase used on commemorative items such as photo albums

Original U.S. WWI Rare 1st Model 1918 Experimental "Liberty Bell" Helmet - Excellent Condition Antique Winchesters Elements which were to becomeOriginal Item: Only One Available. The industrialization and mechanization of war in the early twentieth centurywhich meant an increased use of artillery, tanks, and machine guns, and the advent of trench warfareresulted in an unprecedented number of killed and wounded soldiers right from the outset of World War I in 1914. The large number of head wounds suffered by combatants soon made it apparent that metal helmets, though long out of use, were