Original U.S. WWI Unissued M1917 Doughboy Helmet - Complete, Size 7 ⅛ Lewis Gun Here is the story of

Here is the story of the day (courtesy of the website TRIBUTE TO THE 17th AIRBORNE DIVISION):

both boys (jugend) and girls (Bund Deutscher Mädel) were enlisted in the Party-run organization

this set differs from the more robust climbing hooks

with a lovely "frontier worn" style patina

with the length from tip of the fuselage to the tail measuring 12

Original U.S. WWI Unissued M1917 Doughboy Helmet - Complete, Size 7 ⅛ Lewis Gun Here is the story ofOriginal 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 ZD 245 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