Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine very good condition 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. Unfortunately, the top retaining bolt is missing, and the rubber under the skull pad has melted, so it is now stuck to one of the four linger fingers. The shell has the original OD green paint mostly intact, including the textured "corked" exterior. The shell is stamped D / F 97 in the steel under the brim.
The original leather liner is intact, though it is definitely degraded due to age. The leather is torn in areas, and has age staining and some damage from the rubber under the top pad. The original top tie is missing as well. There is a bit of fraying and staining, but the brass buckle and clip are correct and intact.
A great original early WWII helmet with lots of history. Ready to display!
The M1917A1 helmet was a transitional helmet used during the early years of WWII prior to the introduction of the more common M1 Helmet. It was basically a M1917 helmet shell, as used during WWI, with and improved liner and chin strap assembly. These helmets were widely used by the US Army Troops that occupied the Pacific Islands before and the Pearl Harbor Attack. They were also used by the USMC in the early Island Campaigns of 1942 & 1943.
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