Original U.S. WWI 35th Infantry Division M1917 Doughboy Helmet Headgear then the Cold War returned

then the Cold War returned and escalated in the early 1980s

with a great "service worn" look

The 5 round cylinder was straight without any flutes

Original Item: One set available

but this had been changed to steel after 1942 to preserve brass for shell casings

Original U.S. WWI 35th Infantry Division M1917 Doughboy Helmet Headgear then the Cold War returnedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This nice example has original period textured green brown paint in great condition with minor scratching. The shell is marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads ZB 53. This is a nice example of a genuine USGI Great War helmet from a well known infantry division of the US army. The best feature is the original hand painted 35h "Sante Fe" Division insignias on either side in blue and yellow paint.