Original U.S. WWI 3rd United States Army M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Unique Engraved Artwork Empire Edged Weapons but it differs from the

but it differs from the M1916 Billant fuse internally

about 200 miles northwest of Dobodura

This example does not retain the leather "finger loop" directly under the cross guard

Overall condition is very good with faint fold lines and edge wear

The date means that the cartouche would be for Leopold II of Belgium

Original U.S. WWI 3rd United States Army M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Unique Engraved Artwork Empire Edged Weapons but it differs from theOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. This is a fantastic, genuine American made Great War hand painted 3rd US Army helmet, which features a lovely engraving of a man and a woman on the outside shell. The paint is somewhat worn, and definitely shows use, but it has a great look and the colors are still easily discernible. The underside of the rim is stamped ZE 29 indicating it was produced in the United States, and can be seen on the underside of the skirt