Original U.S. WWI M1917 1st Infantry Division Doughboy Helmet Shell With Textured Paint - The Big Red One Russian Flags The 401st Bombardment Group was

The 401st Bombardment Group was activated March 1943 at Ephrata Army Air Base Washington

It was a fast aircraft capable of carrying twice its specified bomb load

having been standard for most of the life of the Vickers

Top tang is flat with tapered edges and a square tail

There is some woodline rust pitting on the barrel

Original U.S. WWI M1917 1st Infantry Division Doughboy Helmet Shell With Textured Paint - The Big Red One Russian Flags The 401st Bombardment Group wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet shell, which features original period textured OD Green paint. The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads ZJ 280. 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. The liner is unfortunately