Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet Shell with Chinstrap & Painted Cross Insignia Japanese Guns & Ordnance Hirst was known for constructing

Hirst was known for constructing breach loading flintlock weapons including pistols and the Ferguson rifle

all in fine condition ready to display

Also attached to the instrument is an official war department identification tag

There is the name Walter Bennett scratched into the binoculars

There is a tear in the header sleeve

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet Shell with Chinstrap & Painted Cross Insignia Japanese Guns & Ordnance Hirst was known for constructingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very nice example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which features original period OD Green paint and an original chin strap. It also has a very interesting "Cross" shaped insignia on the side, which we have not been able to identify unfortunately. The paint is in good condition both inside and outside the helmet, though there is much wear from service. There are also some dents on the shell, and all