Original U.S. WWI 6th “Sight Seein’ Sixth” Division British-Made Mk. I Doughboy Helmet with Original Paint and Liner Royal Air Force The metalwork still retains the

The metalwork still retains the original bright steel finish

The stainless steel rim is retained and still shiny

The original Colt double line address marking

He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and two Bars

All needing cleaning and ready for more research

Original U.S. WWI 6th “Sight Seein’ Sixth” Division British-Made Mk. I Doughboy Helmet with Original Paint and Liner Royal Air Force The metalwork still retains theOriginal 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