Original U.S. WWI M1917 First Army Engineers Camouflage Doughboy Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap Madsen LMG The basic design of the

The basic design of the WW1 crosses is a central Tatzenkreuz (cross pattée) struck from iron and mounted in a silver frame which has a raised crenulated decorative border

but in terms of the broad outline

so the buckle can be attached securely

It was designed to be worn "Butt Forward" on the right hip for use with the left hand

Many of those reading this can relate to his experiences in the war - dropping into Bastogne

Original U.S. WWI M1917 First Army Engineers Camouflage Doughboy Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap Madsen LMG The basic design of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet with original liner & chinstrap, marked on the front to the First United States Army Engineers. It also features a lovely original "trench art" camouflage paint on the exterior. It is a unique pattern with two yellow "horns", which divide the rest of the helmet into dark blue, green, and black areas, with red borders. Definitely an interesting and well