Original Pre WWII M-1917A1 Kelly Helmet with Rough Textured Cork Finish Beretta The metal components still have

The metal components still have most of their original finish

Barrel Length: 20 inches

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Original Pre WWII M-1917A1 Kelly Helmet with Rough Textured Cork Finish Beretta The metal components still haveOriginal Item: Only One Available. A stunning example of a Pre WWII U. S. M 1917A1 Kelly Helmet with wonderful heavily applied rough cork finish. Complete with liner (with all ties), and Chinstrap. The first American steel helmet was adopted during World War I as the M1917 "Doughboy" helmet. The M1917A1, adopted in 1939, had only minor changes and was visually almost identical. In 1941, the M1917A1 helmet was replaced by the M 1 "steel pot" helmet in