Original U.S. WWI 30th Infantry Division British Made MkI Doughboy Helmet With Textured Paint - VFV Post 262 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) but for argument sake just

but for argument sake just assume its not from WW2

It bears the stamp “BJAVI/f” which indicated that it was processed for reissue by the Bekleidungs Jnstandsetzungamt VI

size stamped "56" in black ink on the nylon-lined dome under the celluloid shield above the EREL insignia

the firm opened a shop in London two years later

on 2 November 1942 the battalion was again redesignated

Original U.S. WWI 30th Infantry Division British Made MkI Doughboy Helmet With Textured Paint - VFV Post 262 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) but for argument sake justOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which features original period OD Green paint with a heavy layer of sand and grit, giving it a wonderful textured look, and an original liner. The added textured paint was to give the helmet anti reflective properties which was extremely vital when trying to conceal yourself, especially at night. The best feature of all is the original hand painted Gold