Original U.S. WWI M1917 Refurbished Doughboy Helmet of the 78th "Lightning" Division U.S. Flags commencing in early 1943 with

commencing in early 1943 with the compulsory recruitment of Latvian citizens born between 1919 and 1924

The eagle is clutching a swas with one claw while holding the second claw up in the air

all snaps and other zippers function perfectly with the exception of two broken zippers- main and left leg pouch

Cylinder scene still crisp and present

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Refurbished Doughboy Helmet of the 78th "Lightning" Division U.S. Flags commencing in early 1943 withOriginal 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