Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps M1917 Doughboy Helmet Shell with EGA Badge Panel Camouflage Paint German Afrikakorp including trench knives

including trench knives

The original blade markings are clear

the chinstrap mounts by means of the same M1891 post mounts as found on early and pre-war pickelhaube spiked helmets

and there is also a cut through hidden by the barrel band

perfect for display

Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps M1917 Doughboy Helmet Shell with EGA Badge Panel Camouflage Paint German Afrikakorp including trench knivesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare example of an original U. S. Marine Corps M1917 "Doughboy" helmet shell, and is one of only a few that we had had, as they are very hard to come by. The helmet features textured original period colored "panel" camouflage paint in a multitude of colors, including red, brown, and various shades of green and blue. More importantly, the front still has a genuine bronze WWI USMC EGA Badge! The shell is