Original U.S. WWII M1917A1 Kelly Helmet with Textured Paint U.S. Equipment History and development

History and development

It is original to the cap and is hand-sewn to the outer fabric

but is compatible with an original M1 Bayonet (some slight fitting might be required)

which began over 100 years ago now

on 1 April 1944

Original U.S. WWII M1917A1 Kelly Helmet with Textured Paint U.S. Equipment History and developmentOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine very nice condition named WWII U. S. Army M1917A1 "Kelly" Helmet. The helmet is complete with the original liner, chin strap and the small leather skull pad that is often missing from these helmets. The shell has the original OD green paint mostly intact, including the textured "corked" exterior. The shell is stamped 6 A in the steel under the brim. There is also a large silver "splotch" on the