WWI US AEF 77th Inf. Div. Combat Helmet

World War One US American Expeditionary Forces 77th Infantry Division “Liberty Division” Painted Mk. I Brodie Combat Helmet. This British-made Mk. I Brodie helmet was issued to US AEF troops and maintains a very good condition with an intact liner and felt pad. The leather, liner, and felt pad are in their original configuration and have remained in a very good condition. A star-shaped spongy insert is included to help maintain and protect the delicate internals. It is marked “D/F 78” on the inside rim of the helmet. The only real wear or damage to the helmet is that one of the chinstrap attachments is partially broken, so caution is advised if handling that particular piece. The outside of the helmet is painted in a distinct Great War-Era camouflage pattern and features the distinctive “Lady Liberty” insignia for the 77th Infantry Division painted along with or overtop of that camouflage pattern. Both the painted camouflage and the “Lady Liberty” insignia are original and not post-war additions.