Original U.S. WWI British Brodie Refurbished Doughboy Helmet of the 4th Infantry Division British Awards Medals Badges Insignia In 1942 a Recognition School

In 1942 a Recognition School was established by the Navy at Ohio State University where this method of identification was developed

A visit to Wikipedia referencing this Officer will bring up this Victory Cross Winner at aged 24 in his "native attire"

Before Political Correctness

On the top right of the stock cup it is marked with the original production information:

showing maker and patent information:

Original U.S. WWI British Brodie Refurbished Doughboy Helmet of the 4th Infantry Division British Awards Medals Badges Insignia In 1942 a Recognition SchoolOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1917 was the US Army's first modern combat helmet, used from 1917 and during the 1920s, before being replaced by the M1917A1. The M1917A1 helmet was an updated version of the M1917 and initially used refurbished WW1 shells. The M1917 is a near identical version of the British Mk. I steel helmet, and it is important to note that when the US joined the Great War in 1917 they were initially issued with a supply of