Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Panel Camouflage Paint and size 7 1/8 Liner Madsen LMG The original leather blade buffer

The original leather blade buffer is in place

This gun however is one that actually did make it to France

For the two first models production lasted in 1890

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The grouping is accompanied by a year 2000 certificate of authenticity from Manion's Auction House

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Panel Camouflage Paint and size 7 1/8 Liner Madsen LMG The original leather blade bufferOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a fantastic genuine Great War hand painted camouflage helmet, complete with its original liner. The helmet features original period colored panel camouflage paint in various shades of green, brown, and orange. The paint is a bit worn, and definitely shows use, but it has a great look and the colors are still easily discernible. The interior of the helmet has all the original paint, with just a bit of rust. It also