Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps Named 18th Co. (E) 5th Marines M1917 Doughboy Helmet - 2nd Division 81mm Mortar It is also marked on

It is also marked on the side with DRILL 161 MKI BN69 just under the cap

in its talons

Overall a fantastic named pilot set from a known officer on an Attack Helicopter Company that saw combat during the Vietnam War

The month of fighting against the 14th Division (Imperial Japanese Army) on Peleliu cost the 1st Marine Division 1

This example does have expected scuffing and minor areas of surface rust

Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps Named 18th Co. (E) 5th Marines M1917 Doughboy Helmet - 2nd Division 81mm Mortar It is also marked onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare example of an original U. S. Marine Corps M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which named to a specific soldier, and marked on the front with an excellent hand painted 2nd Infantry Division insignia. All U. S. M. C. WWI helmets are rare, but particularly those bearing specific unit insignia. This very nice example is complete with a liner and chinstrap, and still has the original period paint on the