Original U.S. WWI Named M1917 47th Aero Squadron Doughboy Helmet Shell with Camouflage Paint U.S. Edged Weapons Following Cabinet approval

Following Cabinet approval

One side has three stones

and the blade was never sharpened

the grenades were quickly recalled and taken out of service after several of them prematurely detonated and killed U

however wear has made any markings unclear

Original U.S. WWI Named M1917 47th Aero Squadron Doughboy Helmet Shell with Camouflage Paint U.S. Edged Weapons Following Cabinet approvalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet shell, which features a beautiful camouflage paint job on the exterior. It contains swirls of a multitude of colors, and on the right front of the helmet, there are two chevrons under number 16, indicating a the enlisted rank of Corporal. The left side of the helmet has white "wings" drawn on, with 47th A. S. inside, the unit insignia of the 47th Aero