Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps M1917 Doughboy Helmet Shell with EGA Badge & Partial Liner m when that squadron was operating

when that squadron was operating from a field on Engebi in the Marshall Islands

The cross guard is slightly swept back

A truly unique example of Japanese Aerial instrumentation

and unfortunately saw much use and cleaning since the last polish

Original WWI U.S. Marine Corps M1917 Doughboy Helmet Shell with EGA Badge & Partial Liner m when that squadron was operatingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare example of an original U. S. Marine Corps M1917 "Doughboy" helmet shell, and is one of only a few that we had had, as they are very hard to come by. This very nice example is complete with original period OD Green paint on the outer shell. More importantly, the front still has a genuine blacked bronze WWI USMC EGA Badge! The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads