Original U.S. WWI USMC 6th Machine Gun Battalion 2nd Division Painted British Made Mk. I Doughboy Helmet with Liner & EGA Device Scottish Militaria and the reverse area is

and the reverse area is more of a golden color with tan tones in the depths of the grains

The serial number is clearly marked on the frame under the grips

The case is completely full with wartime issue medical supplies some of which have dated wrappers bearing 1941 to 1945 (most components are completely unmarked)

then "Squadron K

Original U.S. WWI USMC 6th Machine Gun Battalion 2nd Division Painted British Made Mk. I Doughboy Helmet with Liner & EGA Device Scottish Militaria and the reverse area isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare example of an original U. S. Marine Corps British Made Mk. I "Doughboy" helmet, which is marked on the front with a Marine Corps 6th Machine Gun Battalion, 2nd Division insignia. This is a very interesting variation of the insignia without the Indian Head in the star. All U. S. M. C. WWI helmets are rare, but those bearing the painted insignia of the 2nd Division are the most sought after,