Unissued Original US WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet With Liner & Chinstrap Marked ZA 209-
This rare, unissued M1917 Doughboy helmet retains 99% of its original factory paint with a textured finish on the exterior. Although there are a few light white paint scuffs on the top of the dome, the helmet remains in exceptional condition. Both the liner and chinstrap are intact. The liner is in mint to excellent condition, complete with the instruction tag still securely attached at the top inside the dome. The chinstrap is well-preserved, showing minimal age-related wear. While it might benefit from conditioning, it remains supple, featuring the original size marking "7 1/8" on the leather. The helmet’s rear is marked with the manufacturer code "ZA" and batch number "209." Given its age and pristine, unissued condition, this WWI M1917 Doughboy helmet is a remarkable find, especially with its near-perfect preservation.
