WWI US 35th Div, 137th Inf Reg M1917 Helmet

World War One US American Expeditionary Forces 35th Infantry Division, 137th Infantry Regiment M1917 Combat Helmet. This helmet maintains a very good condition and has retained its liner, chinstrap, and felt pad. The felt pad and liner have sustained minor wear, however the leather is still in very good condition and has not significantly stiffened. The inside of the rim is marked “Z0212.” There is minor rusting along part of the rim of the helmet. On either side of the helmet are original painted insignia of the 35th Infantry Division. These painted insignia are original and not post-war applied.