Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps 1st Battalion 6th Marines M1917 Doughboy Helmet - Complete U.S. Field Gear 5 inches wide at the

5 inches wide at the cross guard

with some wear and areas of light corrosion

Our example here has a 7 1/2"" barrel and retains a blue/black finish

Returning to France in September

Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps 1st Battalion 6th Marines M1917 Doughboy Helmet - Complete U.S. Field Gear 5 inches wide at theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare example of an original U. S. Marine Corps M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which is marked on the front with a 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Infantry Division insignia. All U. S. M. C. WWI helmets are rare, but particularly those bearing specific unit insignia. This very nice example is complete with a liner and chinstrap, and still has some of the original period textured paint on the outer