Genius Solution Original U.s. Wwii Complete M1917a1 Kelly Helmet With Textured Paint Satisfaction Guaranteed [TK9sgYVo]

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine, very nice WWII U.S. Army M1917A1 "Kelly" Helmet. The helmet is complete with the original liner, chin strap and the small leather skull pad that is often missing from these helmets is present. The shell has the original OD green paint mostly intact, including the textured "corked" exterior. This example was quite heavily coated with cork, which has now worn through in areas, giving it an attractive speckled appearance. The shell is stamped 5A in the steel under the brim and is still very clear. The brim of the helmet does show minor “waves” and warping.

The original leather liner is completely intact, with heavy wear from age and service. The felt padding under the liner is still present but very worn and crazed, which is rare to see. The canvas chin strap is worn and rust-stained, but still solid and resting on the brim.

There is a bit of heavy staining, but no tears and the brass buckle and clip are correct and intact, despite oxidation. A great original early WWII helmet with lots of history.

Ready to display!

The M1917A1 helmet was a transitional helmet used during the early years of WWII prior to the introduction of the more common M1 Helmet. It was basically a M1917 helmet shell, as used during WWI, with an improved liner and chin strap assembly.

These helmets were widely used by the US Army Troops that occupied the Pacific Islands before and the Pearl Harbor Attack. They were also used by the USMC in the early Island Campaigns of 1942 & 1943.