Original U.S. WWI M1917 5th Aero Observation Squadron Painted Doughboy Helmet MG 34 Reciever Assembly shortened later to carbine length

shortened later to carbine length

NOTE: Alligator clips pictured are not included

This would make a worthy addition to any WWII or Helmet collection

which are exceedlingly rare

These sandals set belonged to a member of the Viet Cong and was brought back to the United States by an American veteran as a trophy of war

Original U.S. WWI M1917 5th Aero Observation Squadron Painted Doughboy Helmet MG 34 Reciever Assembly shortened later to carbine lengthOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a rare and unique hand painted helmet for the 5th Aero Reconnaissance Squadron in World War One. It features a sky blue painted shell with a red painted rim around the skirt. The dome has a red, blue and white roundel painted on top. The front of the helmet has the words Le Valdahon painted in white with red trim. Le Valdahon is for Valdahon Airfield at Camp du Valdahon in Doubs, France. The camp opened in 1907 as