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US WWII M1917A1 Kelly Helmet, Complete
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$225.00
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Description
Original era manufacture. A solid example with nearly 100% of the rough combat finish remaining on the exterior of the helmet. Original, light OD, adjustable chinstrap with light staining from use, no holes or tears, just a very small amount of surface fraying where the strap loops over the helmet edge.Solid leather liner, showing drying and minor tearing from age and wear around the edges, the fingers are pliable, all of the leather lacing is present, and the top pad is in place. Overall, the helmet is a solid example of the pre-WWII GI helmet. Wake Island, Philippines, Pearl Harbor.