Original U.S. WWI French Made American Officer's Uniform - Dated 1918 Helmets The U-shaped striker is present

The U-shaped striker is present and intact

A WW1 item that one just does not see

Browning improved the design slightly

both chained chin scales and it's wonderful acanthus leaf embossed crest surmounted by what appears to be it's original Red dyed Polar Bear Skin plume now turned to an orange color through age and shows signs of moth damage

and unfortunately a lot of characters stymied translation applications

Original U.S. WWI French Made American Officer's Uniform - Dated 1918 Helmets The U-shaped striker is presentOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a rare French Parisian custom tailor made United States Army Officer's uniform from the First World War. The service coat is constructed of fine wool with bullion embroidered Lieutenant insignia on each epaulet as well as insignia on the sleeves for overseas service. The Interior has an original tailor label from BARCLAY 18 20 AVNUE DE'OPERA PARIS. Offered in excellent condition. Also included are matching WWI