Original U.S. WWI British-Made Mk. I Helmet Shell Painted Camouflage by Veterans in the 1920s with Native American Depiction British Helmets There are some small tears

There are some small tears at the seams showing heavy use during the period

Unfortunately we have not been able to locate any service information for his service after WWII

This particular version has a metal retainer for the insignia

the largest purchaser of those was the Eli Whitney Company

the 42nd Division saw more combat on the front lines than any other division in the American Expeditionary Forces

Original U.S. WWI British-Made Mk. I Helmet Shell Painted Camouflage by Veterans in the 1920s with Native American Depiction British Helmets There are some small tearsOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a very interesting British made Brodie helmet shell which was issued to an American soldier during World War I. It was then taken home by the soldier who had it painted, likely for a fraternal or veterans organization. The shell is beautifully painted with a camouflage pattern of blue, green, white, and blacks, with a gold trim along the rim and a depiction of a Native American to the front. The shell is stamped