Original U.S. WWII M1917A1 Kelly Civil Defense Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap Category_MG 42 Accessories with some loss of plating

with some loss of plating

Although more than thirty enemy fighters were in a favorable position above him

It is a size 6 ¾ and still has the original white stamping visible on the inside

New Made Item: A beautiful reproduction of this scarce black leather cartridge pouch with interior individual ammunition loops for the M/88 (Patrone 88) cartridge

Serial #536235 indicates manufacture in 1892

Original U.S. WWII M1917A1 Kelly Civil Defense Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap Category_MG 42 Accessories with some loss of platingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a helmet originally made as an M1917A1 Kelly that was reissued and repainted at the outbreak of WW2 for use in the Civil Defense program. Overall condition is good with much original paint remaining, with a makeshift chinstrap and liner. The insignia is still mostly retained. A lovely example, ready for further research and display. World War II, which the United States entered after the Attack on Pearl