WWI US AEF 77th DIVISION MkI COMBAT HELMET

World War One US American Expeditionary Forces 77th Infantry Division “Liberty Division” Painted Mk. I Brodie Combat Helmet. This helmet remains in excellent condition and maintains its liner, chinstrap, and felt pad. The felt pad has lost some material and the leather chinstrap has somewhat stiffened and is slightly fragile. A star-shaped spongy insert is included to help maintain and protect the delicate internals. The helmet interior is in excellent condition and is marked “FKS4.” The exterior of the helmet is also in excellent condition and has only suffered from slight scattered chipping. The front of the helmet features the distinctive “Lady Liberty” insignia of the 77th Infantry Division painted on. The painted insignia is original and not post-war applied.