World War I U.S helmet with liner, excellent condition; 12" x 11" x 5.5"
The Type M1917 steel helmet was the first protective helmet adopted United States during World War I. The helmet was essentially a copy of the British Mk. I shallow-dome helmet designed by John L Brodie. The Americans adopted British produced helmets until U. S. factories could meet the demands of the growing army.
The Type M1917 steel helmet was the first protective helmet adopted United States during World War I. The helmet was essentially a copy of the British Mk. I shallow-dome helmet designed by John L Brodie. The Americans adopted British produced helmets until U. S. factories could meet the demands of the growing army.
The Type M1917 steel helmet was the first protective helmet adopted United States during World War I. The helmet was essentially a copy of the British Mk. I shallow-dome helmet designed by John L Brodie. The Americans adopted British produced helmets until U. S. factories could meet the demands of the growing army.
The adoption of a helmet by the French, British and German armies convinced the United States Army that a helmet was needed as a standard piece of equipment. In June 1917, the United States Army selected the standard British helmet design for its use. Purchased in Excellent condition from a museum.