Original U.S. WWI M1917 Refurbished Doughboy Helmet of the 6th Infantry Division with Original Red Star Magazines When Czechoslovakia started building fortifications

When Czechoslovakia started building fortifications against NSDAP Germany in 1935-1938

Just over 66 inches in overall length

launched in 1861

Leather cases are stamped-

The walnut grips are heavily inlaid with silver wire decoration and the sterling silver mask butt caps

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Refurbished Doughboy Helmet of the 6th Infantry Division with Original Red Star Magazines When Czechoslovakia started building fortificationsOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1917 was the US Army's first modern combat helmet, used from 1917 and during the 1920s, before being replaced by the M1917A1. The M1917A1 helmet was an updated version of the M1917 and initially used refurbished WW1 shells. The M1917 is a near identical version of the British Mk. I steel helmet, and it is important to note that when the US joined the Great War in 1917 they were initially issued with a supply of