Original U.S. WWI 27th Infantry Division Named M1917 Doughboy Helmet Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts This firm ceased operations in

This firm ceased operations in 1874 with the death of Christian Sharps on March 12 of that year

but remained in production for many years

Previous examples were always badly deteriorated and too stiff to bend without breaking

It combines a surveyors compass with a clinometer

Original U.S. WWI 27th Infantry Division Named M1917 Doughboy Helmet Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts This firm ceased operations inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This nice example that has original period textured green brown paint. The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads YJ 128. This is an wonderful example of a genuine USGI Great War helmet from an well known infantry division of the US army. The best feature of all is the original hand painted 27th Infantry Division insignia. The red stars depict the Orion constellation, punning on