Original U.S. WWII M1917A1 Kelly Civil Defense Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap Category_MG 42 Accessories or held in place by

or held in place by string or wire

Although more than thirty enemy fighters were in a favorable position above him

• Depot squadrons to provide a supply base and a reception point for new aircraft being delivered to the flying squadrons

with some loss of plating

you carried out your assigned duties with coolness

Original U.S. WWII M1917A1 Kelly Civil Defense Helmet with Liner & Chinstrap Category_MG 42 Accessories or held in place byOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a helmet originally made as an M1917A1 Kelly that was reissued and repainted at the outbreak of WW2 for use in the Civil Defense program. Overall condition is good with much original paint remaining, with a makeshift chinstrap and liner. The insignia is still mostly retained. A lovely example, ready for further research and display. World War II, which the United States entered after the Attack on Pearl