Original U.S. WWI M1917 37th Engineer Battalion Doughboy Helmet With Textured Paint Royal Air Force There is a reference in

There is a reference in David Harding's wonderful book "SMALL ARMS OF THE EAST INDIA COMPANY 1600-1856" Volume 2 page 572 referring to musket supply from Manton as early as 1837

The pieces range in nationality from U

Offered in good condition with functioning lift-the-dot and belt snap

We have never seen a flag like this

The metal alloy eye socket frames on this later issue version are of the cheaper grey Ferrous metal

Original U.S. WWI M1917 37th Engineer Battalion Doughboy Helmet With Textured Paint Royal Air Force There is a reference inOriginal 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 painted Unit Insignia. The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads ZA. 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 liner