Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps Supply Company 5th Marines M1917 Doughboy Helmet - 2nd Division Martini-Henry Rifles on 31 August 1945

on 31 August 1945

On the face of it these are EAST INDIA COMPANY Brown Bess Socket bayonets used between 1771 and 1803 complete with locking spring

and enlisted on July 20th

1873 on the nocks form

After a six-hour house-clearing battle with elements of the German 1058th Grenadier Regiment

Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps Supply Company 5th Marines M1917 Doughboy Helmet - 2nd Division Martini-Henry Rifles on 31 August 1945Original Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare example of an original U. S. Marine Corps M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which is marked on the front with a 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Infantry Division insignia. All U. S. M. C. WWI helmets are rare, but particularly those bearing specific unit insignia. The paint is in very good condition both inside and outside the helmet, with only light wear from service. The liner is also in quite nice