Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet Shell with Chinstrap & Painted Cross Insignia Sharps Rifle although word has it that

although word has it that the TK-11CII helmet is another extremely difficult  helmet to obtain from outside China due to its relative newness and present scarcity in production inventories

Serial number: 2085a

The hanger bands are aluminum alloy

The Walnut butt stock is clearly stamped on the left side with "U

such as the SPAD S

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet Shell with Chinstrap & Painted Cross Insignia Sharps Rifle although word has it thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very nice example of a U. S. M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which features original period OD Green paint and an original chin strap. It also has a very interesting "Cross" shaped insignia on the side, which we have not been able to identify unfortunately. The paint is in good condition both inside and outside the helmet, though there is much wear from service. There are also some dents on the shell, and all