Original U.S. WWI 3rd United States Army M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Unique Engraved Artwork Empire Edged Weapons The date means that the

The date means that the cartouche would be for Leopold II of Belgium

linen backed to preserve and protect the poster

This example does not retain the leather "finger loop" directly under the cross guard

this was professionally manufactured by British trained gunsmiths in the Kabul Armory

about 200 miles northwest of Dobodura

Original U.S. WWI 3rd United States Army M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Unique Engraved Artwork Empire Edged Weapons The date means that theOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. This is a fantastic, genuine American made Great War hand painted 3rd US Army helmet, which features a lovely engraving of a man and a woman on the outside shell. The paint is somewhat worn, and definitely shows use, but it has a great look and the colors are still easily discernible. The underside of the rim is stamped ZE 29 indicating it was produced in the United States, and can be seen on the underside of the skirt