Original U.S. WWI 80th Division Painted M1917 Helmet Shell - Machine Gun Company, 320th Infantry Regiment Accessories the top of the front

the top of the front receiver is stamped with MASS

00 12 gauge shotgun shells

This helmet has all white metal or silver plated mounts used on "Volunteer" helmets

especially after the introduction of combat troops in 1965

and the rear is marked K / 6 / 29

Original U.S. WWI 80th Division Painted M1917 Helmet Shell - Machine Gun Company, 320th Infantry Regiment Accessories the top of the frontOriginal Item. One of a Kind. There were very few American units of the First World War which painted their helmets before the end of the war. The 80th Division were one of these very few, painting their helmets with flashes akin to those used by British & Commonwealth soldiers, who utilized a variety of shapes & colors to signify their unit. This helmet was worn & painted by a member of the Machine Gun Company of the 320th Infantry Regiment, 80th