Original U.S. Early WWII USMC Marine M1917A1 Kelly Helmet as used in the Battle of Wake Island Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets DC and a member of

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Original U.S. Early WWII USMC Marine M1917A1 Kelly Helmet as used in the Battle of Wake Island Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets DC and a member ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine excellent condition M1917A1 "Kelly" Helmet, with a correct bronze Marine Corps EGA attached to the front, dating from the 1936 1942 period. The helmet is complete with the original liner support, though the leather components of the liner have almost all deteriorated, so only the band remains. The chinstrap is complete, and has the correct blacked case brass buckles. The shell has the original OD