Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Original Camouflage Textured Paint - size 6 7/8 Liner Japanese Military Maps They had food in them

They had food in them - one parcel was good for a week

which is embossed on the top:

This marking indicates issue to the 123rd (5th Württemberg) Grenadiers "King Charles" regiment

During the American Revolution the regiment was sent to Quebec in April 1776 and assisted in the relief of Quebec in May 1776

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet with Original Camouflage Textured Paint - size 6 7/8 Liner Japanese Military Maps They had food in themOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a fantastic genuine Great War hand painted camouflage helmet, complete with its original liner. The helmet features textured original period colored camouflage paint in various black bordered panels with shades of green, brown, blue, and red. The paint shows some wear and dirt, and definitely shows a bit of use, but it has a great textured look and the colors are still easily visible. The interior of the helmet