Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps Supply Company 5th Marines M1917 Doughboy Helmet - 2nd Division Martini-Henry Bayonets Blade length: 29 ½”

Blade length: 29 ½”

each successive model incorporating cost reducing features for manufacture as well as use

The belt loop is intact and sound

I rather assume the case's interior was re done in this European style at the time the system was converted to Breech Loading

Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps Supply Company 5th Marines M1917 Doughboy Helmet - 2nd Division Martini-Henry Bayonets Blade length: 29 ½”Original Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare example of an original U. S. Marine Corps M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which is marked on the front with a 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Infantry Division insignia. All U. S. M. C. WWI helmets are rare, but particularly those bearing specific unit insignia. The paint is in very good condition both inside and outside the helmet, with only light wear from service. The liner is also in quite nice