Original U.S. WWI 3rd United States Army M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Unique Engraved Artwork Empire Edged Weapons these can be positively identified

these can be positively identified by the barrel markings located on the side of the barrel

The date means that the cartouche would be for Leopold II of Belgium

but it differs from the M1916 Billant fuse internally

linen backed to preserve and protect the poster

Original U.S. WWI 3rd United States Army M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Unique Engraved Artwork Empire Edged Weapons these can be positively identifiedOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. This is a fantastic, genuine American made Great War hand painted 3rd US Army helmet, which features a lovely engraving of a man and a woman on the outside shell. The paint is somewhat worn, and definitely shows use, but it has a great look and the colors are still easily discernible. The underside of the rim is stamped ZE 29 indicating it was produced in the United States, and can be seen on the underside of the skirt