Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet Shell with Hand Painted Multi-Colored Camouflage - Marked 199 / ZD Cannons This most likely was at

This most likely was at one point on a Sailing Vessel named "Iona"

except for the V

The grip's back strap is beautifully molded culminating in a dramatic Lion's Head on the pommel

There are some faded markings visible on the stock by the lock plate

Will show use and pitting

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Doughboy Helmet Shell with Hand Painted Multi-Colored Camouflage - Marked 199 / ZD Cannons This most likely was atOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is an original U. S. manufactured WWI M1917 Doughboy helmet shell with a striking hand painted camouflage pattern in green, yellow, brown, beige, and white. The irregular multi colored panels give the helmet the unmistakable appearance associated with American Expeditionary Forces camouflage and post Armistice veteran souvenir helmets, two of the most visually distinctive categories of U. S. WWI headgear. Its broad