Original U.S. WWI M1917 Helmet with Textured Paint from the New York 77th Infantry Division - The Lost Battalion Ordnance Central adjustment dial and extendable

Central adjustment dial and extendable brass Sun shades are now somewhat stiff

There area few areas of light rust on the scabbard

Our example of an early Central African dagger is most surprising

one of the best we've seen on this type of helmet

anchored about half a mile away

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Helmet with Textured Paint from the New York 77th Infantry Division - The Lost Battalion Ordnance Central adjustment dial and extendableOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1917 was the US Army's first modern combat helmet, used from 1917 and during the 1920s, before being replaced by the M1917A1. The M1917A1 helmet was an updated version of the M1917 and initially used refurbished WW1 shells. The M1917 is a near identical version of the British Mk. I steel helmet, and it is important to note that when the US joined the Great War in 1917 they were initially issued with a supply of