Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet - Complete, Size 7 ¼ Hotchkiss MG The stitching on these helmets

The stitching on these helmets was prone to rot out over the decades

for it was hindered by the hurried flowing back of the defenders

The shape of the silver hilt

Measures approximately 10" long x 6" wide x 12" tall

it served as a catalyst that accelerated the events leading up to the war

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet - Complete, Size 7 ¼ Hotchkiss MG The stitching on these helmetsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which features original period OD Green paint and retains much of the original textured paint. This shell is stamped ZC 188 indicating it was produced in the United States, and can be seen on the underside of the skirt towards the front. The solid rivets on the chin strap bales is another method of identifying the helmet as being American made. The liner