US WWII M1917A1 Kelly Helmet, Complete
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $195.00

Original era manufacture. A solid example with nearly 100% of the rough combat finish remaining on the exterior of the helmet. Original, light OD, adjustable chinstrap with staining from use, no holes or tears.Solid leather liner, showing drying and minor tearing from age and wear around the edges, the fingers are pliable, all of the leather lacing is present, and the top pad is in place. Overall, the helmet is a solid example of the pre-WWII GI helmet. Wake Island, Philippines, Pearl Harbor.