Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet with WWII Issue Net - Size 7 British Military Maps Operating Mechanism

Operating Mechanism

and face shields did little to protect the wearer from high-velocity projectiles from rifles and machine guns

and four bent British HALF PENNY coins were soldered into place as cigar / cigarette holders

Its swivel ramrod from which the swivel connector is missing ensured that the shooter did not drop his ramrod "over the side" when confronting his very angry prey

Also a bit of the operating rod is present

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet with WWII Issue Net - Size 7 British Military Maps Operating MechanismOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which features original period textured OD Green paint and a WWII issue helmet net. The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads ZD 24. The solid rivets and heat lot number indicate that this helmet shell was produced in the United States. The paint is in very good condition both inside and outside the helmet. The