Original U.S. WWI M1917 Engineer Corps Doughboy Helmet Shell With Textured Paint Spanish American War John jumped with the 508th

John jumped with the 508th in Operation Market Garden into Holland

M1917 "Doughboy" helmet with original liner and chinstrap

It is totally honest and totally untouched

The fabric covering the speaker is perfect (often torn or stained) and the rear panel opens with little effort to reveal the interior

The included socket bayonet is in very good condition

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Engineer Corps Doughboy Helmet Shell With Textured Paint Spanish American War John jumped with the 508thOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet shell, which features original period textured OD Green paint and a painted Unit Insignia. The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads ZE 59. The solid rivets and heat lot number indicate that this helmet shell was produced in the United States. The paint is in very good condition both inside and outside the helmet,