Original U.S. WWI M1917 WWII Civil Defense Auxiliary Police Corps Helmet British Ordnance This black paint is 90%

This black paint is 90% throughout and still has a bright finish with typical wear for the age

marked :CB: on cuff

this supply of buckets was found in Holland close to the German border

General Omar Bradley

improvements in Republic of China Air Force fighter quality and quantities caused losses to mount

Original U.S. WWI M1917 WWII Civil Defense Auxiliary Police Corps Helmet British Ordnance This black paint is 90%Original Item: Only One Available. This is a helmet original made for WWI that was reissued and repainted at the outbreak of WW2 for use in the Civil Defense program specifically the United States Citizens Defense Corps Auxiliary Police. The insignia on the front signifies Auxiliary Police with number 209 (we have not been able to trace significance of 209). Overall condition is good with much original paint remaining, a WWII issue canvas chin strap