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

Painted on the front of the helmet is a blue arrowhead, point down with the silhouette of the letter “T” for Texas. Insignia is 100% intact.

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 36th Division was made up of Texas National Guard units and saw action in the Muse-Argonne operations.

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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