WWI US 35TH DIV M1917 HELMET

World War One US American Expeditionary Forces 35th Infantry Division Painted M1917 Combat Helmet. This helmet is in very good condition and retains its liner, partial chinstrap, and felt pad. The liner and felt pad are very well preserved and have suffered only minor wear, unfortunately only half of the chinstrap remains and the remainder is cracking, though still serviceable and flexible. There is minor scattered rust damage on the interior of the helmet. The inside rim is marked “ZE44.” The exterior of the helmet is in a very good condition and only has some scattered discoloration. This helmet features an iconic original insignia of the 35th Infantry Division painted on its side. This painted insignia is original and not post-war applied.