Original U.S. WWI 78th Infantry “Lightning” Division M1917 Doughboy Helmet Shell Sharps Rifle and later re-embodied for service

and later re-embodied for service in South Africa during the Second Boer War

and due to their unreliability most were disposed of

Epaulettes were discontinued when they were removed from the general issue dress uniform in the 1930s

The artwork featured was done by Irving Nurick

"If this Kraut is worth me risking my life to get him here

Original U.S. WWI 78th Infantry “Lightning” Division M1917 Doughboy Helmet Shell Sharps Rifle and later re-embodied for serviceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which features original period OD Green paint and retains much of the original textured paint. This shell is stamped ZC228 indicating it was produced in the United States, and can be seen on the underside of the skirt towards the front. The solid rivets on the chin strap bales is another method of identifying the helmet as being American made. The liner