Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Battalion 5th Marines M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Camouflage Paint - 2nd Division Category_MG 34 Mounts The original factory cross grain

The original factory cross grain can still be seen on many areas of the blade

This is an eye catching handsome three dimensional Vietnam War era 101st Airborne Division wall sign or plaque

though the 1944 dated award relates to action in 1942

The front plate is quite a bit heavier than the rear

The liner on this example is early vinyl faux leather

Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Battalion 5th Marines M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Camouflage Paint - 2nd Division Category_MG 34 Mounts The original factory cross grainOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare example of an original U. S. Marine Corps M1917 "Doughboy" helmet, which is marked on the front with a 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 2nd Infantry Division insignia. All U. S. M. C. WWI helmets are rare, but particularly those bearing specific unit insignia. It also has a very nice period colored panel camouflage paint job, with the helmet surface divided into four panels, colored brown, sky