Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet named to Col. Leonard M. Farrell - 159th Infantry MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly SMLE not included

SMLE not included

with a lovely "Crushed" shape

The intact enamel insert measures 16 tall with a 14 inch diameter

Army's first transition to a visor cap after leaving the traditional kepi design

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet named to Col. Leonard M. Farrell - 159th Infantry MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly SMLE not includedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which features original period textured OD Green paint and has the name of they owner marked on the inside of the chinstrap: COL. L. M. FARRELL 159th INF.. The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads ZC 74. The solid rivets and heat lot number indicate that this helmet shell was produced in the United States. The