Original U.S. WWI M1917 28th Infantry Division Doughboy Helmet With Textured Paint - Keystone Division Crimean War authorized by Act of Congress

authorized by Act of Congress

Unlike the half octagon barreled M1814 common rifle that preceded it

except for the cap and slider on the rear sight

with the expected powder fouling and oxidation on the interior

The included leather belt appears to be dark brown or black

Original U.S. WWI M1917 28th Infantry Division Doughboy Helmet With Textured Paint - Keystone Division Crimean War authorized by Act of CongressOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which features original period textured OD Green paint and a painted red keystone denoting the 28th Division, AEF. The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads ZC 41, an early lot number for this particular maker. The solid rivets and heat lot number indicate that this helmet shell was produced in the United States. The