Original U.S. WWI Field Gear Lot Including Named 79th Division M1917 Helmet & Eagle Snap Mills Cartridge Belt Rig with Holster & Canteen Caps & Hats The reverse of the plate

The reverse of the plate is stamped:

the Indians set fire to the grass hoping to use the smoke as a screen to approach the cavalry perimeter

A very interesting setup that probably saw service during TWO world wars

which can be adapted as a tilt rod fuze

The Lock retains traces of the early markings the look like the original Manufacture took place at the French Arsenal at MUTZIG

Original U.S. WWI Field Gear Lot Including Named 79th Division M1917 Helmet & Eagle Snap Mills Cartridge Belt Rig with Holster & Canteen Caps & Hats The reverse of the plateOriginal Items. Only One Lot Available. This is a great set of U. S. WWI field gear that will help complete a U. S. Doughboy mannequin, including a complete M1917 Helmet and an Eagle Snap Mills ammunition cartridge belt rig. The field gear lot includes: M1917 Doughboy Steel Helmet with full liner and chinstrap. The helmet is named on the chinstrap to Major G. A. Wildrick Gen. Staff, George A. Wildrick who served with the 79th Division General Staff