Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps M1917 Doughboy Helmet Shell with EGA Badge Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts [13] The Austrian cuirassiers traded

[13] The Austrian cuirassiers traded protection for mobility by wearing only the half-cuirass (without back plate) and helmet

The Triplett & Scott was a rather unusual piece during its era

The COLT'S PATENT marking is still easily visible on both the frame

In April 1947

Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps M1917 Doughboy Helmet Shell with EGA Badge Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts [13] The Austrian cuirassiers tradedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare example of an original U. S. Marine Corps M1917 "Doughboy" helmet shell, and is one of only a few that we had had, as they are very hard to come by. This very nice example is complete with original period OD Green paint on the outer shell. More importantly, the front still has a genuine blacked bronze WWI USMC EGA Badge! The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads