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ARTIFACT:
Beautiful WWI United States Army 80th Division, 314th Machine Gun Regiment, Company A painted helmet. The front of the helmet bears the 314th Machine Gun distinctive symbol of a painted shield; half red half white with a white painted letter "A" above. The side of the helmet is painted with the 80th Infantry Division insignia, or the "Blue Ridge", three blue 'mountain' tops inside of a white outline. The underside of the back rim of the helmet shows: "ZB65" stamped into the steel (see photo). Nearly the entire helmet lining is intact, the leather has hardened a bit over the years, but looks beautiful. Overall, the helmet is a great example in remarkable condition!
VINTAGE:
Circa WWI
SIZE:
Approximately Rim Side to Side: 11-1/2" and Front to Back: 12-1/2" – Inside Ear to Ear: 8" and Forehead to Back: 10" front to back; 5-1/2" tall
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Steel, leather, wool felt, cotton webbing, gauze, vinylized leather, steel buckles, paint
ATTACHMENT:
Helmet liner with leather chin strap and steel buckles
MARKINGS:
"ZB65" stamped into underside rear helmet rim; 80th Division insignia painted on the side and 314th Machine Gun emblem painted on the front with Company A designation.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a US Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEJX15 LDIEX10/15 psEAEX10/15 SLDDEX10/16 psDHEX10/16 SDHEXdep11/16
CONDITION:
9- (Excellent+): The helmet shows moderate wear, nearly the entire lining remains fully intact, and painted insignia and emblems remain bright, the helmet is in overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
