Original U.S. WWII M1917A1 Kelly Civil Defense Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap Revolutionary War There is also a crack

There is also a crack running from the breech through the lower lock screw

In a famous advertising campaign that used the slogan "Lucky Strike Green has gone to war"

The lock and hammer both retain about 70%+ of their original case hardened coloring

There is a bit of tearing around one earphone

Original U.S. WWII M1917A1 Kelly Civil Defense Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap Revolutionary War There is also a crackOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a helmet originally made as an M1917A1 Kelly that was reissued and repainted at the outbreak of WW2 for use in the Civil Defense program. Overall condition is good with much original paint remaining, with a makeshift chinstrap and liner. The insignia is still mostly retained. A lovely example, ready for further research and display. World War II, which the United States entered after the Attack on Pearl