American made US Model 1917 helmet with a light OD painted exterior and light sand finish. Exterior shows little wear from age, use and storage. Helmet has no dents or rust spots.

Painted on the side of the helmet is a red circle with a white “C” at center. Insignia is 100% intact and is believed to represent an Ordnance Convoy unit.

Interior of helmet has the liner and leather chinstrap. Small dot of white paint with collection number marked on the rim edge near chinstrap. Both chinstrap keepers are present and attached to the helmet with round rivets.

The Ordnance Convoy units carried ammunition of all kinds to the front lines from supply depots in the rear and often suffered from artillery fire.

This helmet is from the collection of the late Bob Jones of McSherrystown, PA. Bob was a World War Two Navy veteran who collected World War One items from his youth.   [ad]

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