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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine very nice condition WWII U.S. Army M1917A1 "Kelly" Helmet. The helmet is complete with the original liner, and the shell has the original OD green paint mostly intact, including the textured "corked" exterior. It does however look to have been repainted during the war. The cork often would have the paint wear off, which would give it a speckled appearance. The shell is stamped ZC 202 in the steel under the brim.
The original leather liner is intact, with the expected wear from age and service. There is some dry rot around the edge, but there is only light sweat staining. The felt padding under the liner is no longer present, probably removed to make a larger fit. The top tie for the liner is still intact, however the leather crown pad is unfortunately missing, a common occurrence.
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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